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Responsible for supervising the custodial tasks in the cleaning and care of public buildings and

adjacent grounds. This position has been evaluated for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act

and is subject to premium pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a payroll week.

Salary/Rate: $19.24 per hour, 40 hours per week 

Responsibilities:

• Provides training for new employees in assigned areas.

• Fill in for custodians who are absent

• Supervises a program of systematic cleaning and care of assigned building areas, in accordance

with established guidelines

• Based on workload and available staff, reassigns staff as directed to ensure that work is

accomplished according to schedule and that staff is fully utilized. Arranges for shifting of

personnel to handle emergency cleaning projects

• As assigned, evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment, changes in cleaning

methods, and work performance standards to ensure a more effective and efficient cleaning

program

• Ensures proper distribution and control of equipment, materials, and supplies issued to

custodial staff

• Provides oral and written instructions to staff for requested special services which vary from

routine operations

• Inspects buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning programs. Investigates

complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and resolves to avoid repetitive problems

• Reports, orally or in writing, conditions requiring a higher-level repair capability to supervisory

staff

• As assigned, supervises the arrangement of premises for special events, such as graduation

exercises and conferences

• Supervises a staff of subordinates in the performance of their duties

• Sets training standards for new employees and ensures that standards are being met by follow-up

and by personal observations

• Answers questions and assists subordinate custodians in solving personnel work related

problems

• Assists in the Monthly Fire Inspections in assigned areas of campus

• Assists in the supervision of the Continuous Quality Improvement Program

• Recommends retention or termination of probationary employees

• Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated

equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment

• Safety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols

• Maintain a good driving record

• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned

  Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent

• Two years of experience in custodial services with supervisory experience preferred

  Knowledge/Skills:

• Good knowledge of the agency's cleaning and care practices and procedures

• Good knowledge of cleaning equipment and effective custodial work performance standards

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision

• Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances

• Working knowledge of effective inventory, requisitioning, and distribution techniques for

cleaning supplies and equipment

• Basic knowledge of personnel practices as they relate to evaluating employee performance

• Ability to supervise a large group of employees

• Ability to understand, interpret, and carry out oral and written instructions and directives

pertaining to custodial operations

• Ability to orally communicate with others to exchange information and give guidance about

custodial operations

Essential Functions:

With or without reasonable accommodations the incumbent must be able to read and write and speak the English language at a college level, be capable of performing mathematical calculations, must be able to communicate with all levels of the institution in written and spoken form. The individual must be able to work independently. The ability to maintain regular and prompt attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position. Other essential functions may be required.

Physical Environment:

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; Artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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