GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, lays out, coordinates, inspects and supervises the work of City personnel and contractors engaged in the cleaning of City buildings and facilities; coordinates and schedules the use of meeting rooms and facilities by City personnel and community groups and organizations; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a supervisor class 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 supervises the work of the City’s custodial employees and service contract providers; lays out, inspects and supervises the work of personnel engaged in the painting of and making minor repairs to City offices and building interior. Participates in the budget preparation and administration; prepares 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 carrying out 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.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

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.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, supervise, assign, inspect and evaluate the work of others; motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development; develop and implement work standards; prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; properly and safely operate motorized vehicles and equipment.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school, or G.E.D. equivalent; and four years of journey-level experience in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings and facilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid Arizona driver’s license.

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.