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CUSTODIAL WORK SUPERVISOR 1

This is supervisory custodial work above the Crew Chief level. Employees in this class have responsibility for coordinating cleaning and general upkeep activities for public buildings and surrounding grounds. A significant aspect of the work is the supervision of a moderately sized group of custodial staff and responsibility for setting standards of cleanliness, and maintaining adequate supplies and equipment. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with standard practices and general work instructions. Work involves physical effort and may be performed in inclement weather conditions. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level custodial or maintenance supervisor.

Plans and assigns custodial duties to subordinates; tours work areas to determine cleaning needs; prepares a listing of areas needing attention and determines the size and composition of work crews; indicates to crews the tools and equipment necessary, and imparts any specialized instructions; instructs new employees in proper cleaning of floors, walls and furniture; conducts safety meetings.

Frequently inspects assigned area while work is being performed and upon completion to determine its quality; identifies unacceptable work and reinspects to make certain that corrective action is taken.

Reviews requests for materials, tools, equipment and supplies and prepares appropriate requisitions; makes minor repairs to vacuum cleaners and other machinery.

Maintains records and prepares reports relating to personnel, supplies, equipment, and day to day operations.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• supervisory methods and procedures
• the methods, materials, equipment and practices used in cleaning operations
• the occupational hazards and safety precautions used in cleaning work
• the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other machines and tools used in cleaning operations
SKILL IN:
• monitoring/assessing performance to take corrective action
• repairing machines and performing routine maintenance on equipment
ABILITY TO:
• instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment
• understand and follow written and oral instructions
• prepare records and reports pertaining to daily operations
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
• operate and repair cleaning machinery, equipment and tools
• present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing

EDUCATION

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience performing custodial and/or window washing work.

AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience as a Custodial Work Crew Chief.

OR


Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable to the Office of Human Resources.

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as an Custodial Work Supervisor 1, if required by work assignment.

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