GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general
direction of the Custodial Supervisor, assures
maintenance of City buildings to ensure cleanliness and
maintain a sanitary, healthy environment for public and
employees’ use. Oversees the performance of custodial
staff. Interacts with internal and external customers
concerning meeting facility needs. Monitors contracted
custodial services. Performs a variety of duties
relating to security of City buildings and will function
as the point-of-contact for facilities during evening
and weekend hours; performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a lead
position responsible for coordinating and inspecting the
work of staff and contractors performing custodial and
minor maintenance and repairs to the City’s building and
facilities. Duties are carried out independently within
a framework of established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed
below are intended only as illustrations of the various
types of work that may be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from
the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to this class.
· Plans, prioritizes, inspects
and provides general supervision over assigned
custodial employees and service contract providers;
evaluates employee performance
· Maintains an inventory of
custodial equipment and supplies, inspects lighting
and facilities devices and submits work orders for
repairs where needed, schedules special services
when required, performs a variety general cleaning
tasks, cost estimates for budget recommendations
· Participates in the selection
of personnel for the section; monitors and evaluates
assigned personnel performance; provides or
coordinates staff training; works with employees to
correct deficiencies
· Coordinates and schedules the
use of City facilities for meetings and special
events; plans and supervises meeting room and
facility setups for use by City departments and
outside groups; calculates fees for the use of
meeting rooms and facilities; sets up and operates
audio-visual equipment for meetings and special
events at City buildings and facilities
· Responds to staff and outside
groups’ complaints and inquiries regarding City
buildings and facilities
· Coordinates the section’s
activities with other sections and divisions.
Inspects and evaluates work being performed;
identifies problem areas and directs remedial action
to be taken
· Responsible for following the
City’s safety program for the section; ensures
subordinates follow safety practices in work methods
and procedures; enforces proper safety procedures
while working in dangerous situations; educates
employees on rules, regulations, codes, safe work
habits and potential hazards presented by their work
environment
· Researches new methods,
techniques and equipment and recommends their
application.
· Reads, interprets and works
from rough sketches, diagrams and blueprints
· Requisitions supplies,
materials, and tools; issues and controls supplies
and equipment.
·
Prepares and maintains a variety
of records, logs and reports. Updates written
manuals and instructions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School
Diploma or equivalent; and two years of journey-level
experience in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings
and facilities; or an equivalent combination of training
and experience; valid Arizona driver’s license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of the
methods, practices, techniques, tools and equipment used
in the cleaning and making of minor repairs to buildings
and facilities; relevant local, state and federal laws,
regulations and guidelines; principles and practices of
effective employee supervision, including training, work
evaluation and discipline; safety methods and
regulations pertaining to the work; personal computer
applications related to the work; effective customer
service methods and practices.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and
mental demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by employees to successfully
perform the essential functions of this class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical Demands
While performing
the duties of this class, an employee is regularly
required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate
objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and
arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and
talk or hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and the ability to focus
vision.
Mental Demands
While performing
the duties of this class, an employee is regularly
required to use written and oral communication skills;
read and interpret data, information and documents;
analyze and solve problems; use shop math; observe and
interpret situations; learn and apply new information or
new skills; work under deadlines with constant
interruptions; and interact with City staff, other
organizations and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work
environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The employee regularly works in a
standard office environment.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 12/05
