ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Code: 00477@ Unknown Unknown

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, assists in the implementation and supervision of a large scale custodial program involving the cleaning of building facilities and the maintenance of grounds; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Assists in planning a work program and work procedures for the cleaning of grounds and the maintenance of building facilities.
• Assists in developing work schedules, and assigning, instructing, and directing custodial personnel.
• Develops and implements work standards.
• Inspects completed and in-progress work for conformance with desired standards of workmanship and efficient and economic work practices.
• Assists in the effective application of policies and procedures of his agency as well as outside regulatory agencies as they apply to the work of the unit.
• Enforces existing union agreements at his level of involvement.
• Assists employees in the interpretation of work assignments, and assists them in resolving work problems.
• May supervise and assign work to a group of elevator operators.
• Assists in coordinating the work of his unit with other units within the agency.
• Interviews prospective employees and makes recommendations as to their hiring.
• Disciplines employees within the bounds of assigned authority.
• Trains, develops, and evaluates employees in the safe, efficient, and effective performance of their duties.
• Prepares estimates of time, personnel, material, and equipment required to complete work projects.
• Assists in overseeing the maintenance of inventory controls for material and equipment.
• Assists in overseeing the recording of employee attendance for payroll purposes.
• As directed, prepares specifications for and requisitions needed materials and equipment, and recommends the use of specific cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Assists in overseeing the maintenance and repair of cleaning equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of a proposed annual budget for the unit.
• Assists in the supervision of the removal of snow from building facilities.
• Assists in overseeing the security of buildings and grounds.

Experience

Four (4) years of experience in work involving the cleaning of buildings and the maintenance of grounds in a large institution or agency, two (2) of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the problems, procedures, and methods used in analyzing, inspecting, and determining the nature and extent of cleaning and ground maintenance work to be done and the material needed.
• Knowledge of the problems involved in establishing and maintaining an effective work procedure.
• Knowledge of obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distributing, and properly using needed equipment, material, and supplies.
• Knowledge of safe efficient work practices of accepted cleaning procedures, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures concerning the security of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to implement and supervise a large scale program for the cleaning of building facilities and the maintenance of grounds.
• Ability to effectively supervise a large group of custodial and other personnel.
• Ability to plan and execute work schedules.
• Ability to inspect work for conformance with effective efficient work standards.
• Ability to enforce existing union agreements at his level.
• Ability to prepare estimates of material and personnel required.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate reports.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODE: @ CAH 10/7/93
• THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT USE ONLY.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.