Supervising Custodian (#FD8 )

$31.79-$40.20 hourly / $5,510.16-$6,967.87 monthly / $66,123.20-$83,616.00 yearly

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and supervise the work of custodial personnel;
• Participate in the selection, or select staff;
• Provide orientation to new employees;
• Develop and conduct training sessions, including handling toxic materials, cleaning techniques, aseptic procedures and infection control as related to custodial tasks;
• Inspect work performed;
• Instruct lead workers and custodians to correct deficiencies in custodial work;
• Report results of inspections and unusual problems to supervisor;
• Evaluate employees including issuing warnings and recommending disciplinary actions;
• Assign work shifts;
• Plan work assignments including setting priorities and determining efficient task organization of staff;
• Contact extra-help employees to fill in on a relief basis;
• Conduct meetings with staff to discuss problems and procedures and give special instructions;
• Maintain records of work completed, attendance records, and supply inventory;
• Prepare supply orders and maintenance work orders;
• Pick up, deliver, and issue supplies;
• Coordinate schedule and implement moves within County departments;
• Maintain meeting calendars and ensure that rooms are set up according to the reservation request;
• Maintain records of monies from dispensing machines;
• Attend meetings;
• Assist in developing work standards for cleaning operations;
• Assist in long-range workload planning and scheduling;
• Assist in determining budgetary and personnel needs;
• Maintain and make minor repairs to cleaning equipment and furniture;
• Perform custodial duties as required;
• May provide vacation and other temporary relief for other classes as required;
• May be responsible for opening and closing buildings.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Thorough knowledge of:

• The methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures and furniture.

Working knowledge of:

• The principles of supervision and training.
• Safety practices and of handling toxic materials as applied to custodial work.
• Aseptic procedures and infection control as related to custodial services may be required for some positions.

Ability to:

• Supervise and coordinate the work of custodial staff.
• Devise and adopt work procedures to changing needs.
• Inspect custodial work and determine whether standards of aseptic cleanliness and attractiveness are being met.
• Understand, interpret and apply rules and written and oral directions to specific situations.
• Determine work priorities.
• Prepare messages, instructions, procedures and reports.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Read and interpret written reports and directions.
• Interact effectively with others.
• Make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Perform heavy manual labor which includes moving furniture, 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:

One year of experience performing duties equivalent to a Custodian Lead worker, or one year of custodial experience and one year of lead work or supervisory experience.

Special Requirements/Conditions:

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

Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required.

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

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

EST: 9/77 REV: 6/94 Analyst: JS