Custodian Leadworker (#FD4 )

$24.84-$31.65 hourly / $4,305.52-$5,485.89 monthly / $51,667.20-$65,832.00 yearly

• Train subordinate custodians
• Conduct performance evaluations or provide input for performance evaluations
• Check the work of assigned crew and refer problems to the supervisor, as appropriate
• Maintain and replenish supplies
• Notify the supervisor when crew members are absent
• Prepare simple reports including timecards
• May assist in the preparation of instruction and procedure manuals
• Review instructions and procedures with subordinates
• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax, and buff floors
• Sweep, vacuum, shampoo, and steam clean carpets
• Operate heavy floor care equipment
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, metalwork, fixtures and equipment
• Sweep walks, stairways and entryways
• Empty waste receptacles and ash trays and dispose of trash
• Wash walls, fixtures, equipment and windows
• Clean, disinfect and polish water fountains, sinks and other fixtures and equipment
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
• Make elementary repairs to fixtures and equipment, such as replacing faucet washers and installing shelves
• Report the need for maintenance work to superiors
• Move and arrange office equipment and furniture
• Set up furniture for meetings
• Report conditions which may indicate vandalism, illegal entry or fire hazards
• Clean Venetian blinds and screens
• Remove dirty linens
• Maintain supplies of clean linen
• Maintain designated areas in aseptic condition
• May raise and lower the flag
• May deliver outdated drugs and outdated confidential records to the County warehouse for secure disposal
• May provide security for assigned areas, such as open and lock doors and windows and turn on/off lights
• Assist in training custodial staff in aseptic procedures, infection control and procedures for handling toxic materials, as related to custodial work
• Act as custodial supervisor in the absence of the supervisor

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:
Working knowledge of:

• The methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures and furniture. Safety practices and procedures for handling toxic materials.
• Aseptic procedures and infection control, as related to custodial services, is required for some positions.

Some knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Lead and work with employees performing custodial duties.
• Adopt work procedures to meet changing needs.
• Inspect and evaluate custodial work for cleanliness, aseptic cleanliness, and neatness.
• Understand and apply rules and written and oral directions.
• Prepare messages and simple reports.
• Maintain accurate reports.
• Read and understand written instructions, directions, and procedures.
• Make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Interact effectively with others.
• Follow safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Operate floor care machines.
• Perform heavy manual labor which includes moving furniture and custodial equipment and lifting items such as garbage cans and five-gallon containers of wax which weigh up to 75 pounds.
• Perform tasks, which require manual dexterity, such as repairing cleaning equipment.
• Perform tasks, which require coordination and balance, such as washing windows while standing on ledges, changing light bulbs while standing on a ladder, and using floor buffers.
• Distinguish colors to determine containment of toxic waste products.
• Distinguish sounds, such as warning signals over the sounds of machinery.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Six months of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Custodian in the County of Santa Cruz.

Special Requirements/Conditions:

License Requirements: Possession of a valid California class C driver license is required for some positions.

Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required.

Special Working Conditions: Exposure to: variable temperatures; cramped work spaces; heights, such as on ladders; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes; noise; the possibility of exposure to infectious materials which might cause chronic disease or death; the possibility of exposure to toxic substances or chemical irritants; and, for some positions, disturbing situations, such as cleaning the morgue after an autopsy.

Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and for emergencies, as needed.

EST: 9/77 REV: 11/94, 8/83 Analyst: JF