CITY OF PLANTATION

LEAD CUSTODIAN

 

DEFINITION      

     

This is a non-exempt position, which is manual work in routine housekeeping and minor building maintenance and repairs.  Employee is responsible for the supervision of all custodial personnel.

 

An employee in this classification performs manual work involving a variety of housekeeping tasks.  Instructions from supervisors are general in nature and work is subject to inspection during progress and upon completion.  Where employees do not work under continuous supervision, work follows a well established routine.  Primary responsibility is for the use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and otherwise caring for municipal buildings and equipment.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED      

 

May schedule, assign and supervise work of employees engaged in regularly planned projects, emergency activities and preventive maintenance of the facilities.

 

Forwards requisitions for necessary maintenance materials through proper channels, prepares work orders; completes time cards, accident reports, and other forms as required.

 

Scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors; dusts and polishes furniture and washes windows, woodwork, toilets, washrooms and fixtures; and supervises custodial personnel.

 

May set up chairs, tables and equipment for meetings, classes, special events, etc.

 

Use of electric vacuum or floor scrubber and waxer.

 

Replaces burned out light bulbs; assists in making simple repairs to building and equipment, including painting.

 

Raises and lowers the flag of the assigned building daily.

 

Changes trash and garbage cans; cleans tables and refrigerators; washes floors; performs minor plumbing repairs and minor maintenance.

 

Performs related work as required and as directed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS      

 

Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in janitorial work and building maintenance.

 

Considerable knowledge of the hazards involved in building maintenance and repair work and of precautionary measures to be taken.

 

Ability to understand and carry out instructions in order to complete work assignments correctly.

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Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of a crew of custodial personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

 

Ability to make on the spot decisions when necessary.

 

Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment.

 

Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.

 

Ability to perform a variety of routine custodial tasks in the care and limited maintenance of building and equipment.

 

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with departmental officials, other municipal employees and the general public.

 

Skill in the use, operation and care of tools and equipment necessary in maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.

 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING      

 

Have successfully graduated from a standard high school or trade school or possess an acceptable GED certificate.

 

Have at least five (5) years experience in varied building maintenance and repair; including some supervisory experience or training.

 

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

 

This is a designated “Response” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies.  Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

 

REV. 10/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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