What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Services - Crew Chief - Custodial position at Abilene Zoological Gardens?
General Description
Under the supervision of the Division Manager and Lead Supervisor to help oversee and supervise routine custodial activities and staff. This position is responsible for the leadership and work duties of custodians in their assigned work areas.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position exercises supervision over lower-level staff within their area of responsibility.
Important And Essential Duties
Oversee custodial staff, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Ensure coverage during vacation, holidays, or illness.
Responsible for the division custodial services in the absence of custodial manager and supervisor.
Assist in feedback from custodial staff and provide recommendations to the custodial services supervisor.
Routinely inspect all custodial work areas and address any complaints and concerns.
Conduct and manage safety measures.
Conduct and oversee daily crew duties.
Lead and participate in work assignments.
Drives a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct business on behalf of the City.
Other Job-related Duties
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge Of
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Safety practice and procedures.
Proper use and maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies.
Cleaning techniques for various surfaces and environments.
The buildings assigned to them.
Skill To
Operate all custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine and buffer.
Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers in all circumstances and potentially stressful situations.
Operate office equipment, including the postage machine and basic computer programs.
Effectively communicate instructions and information both verbally and in writing.
Ability To
Identify issues and recommend improvements for custodial operations and facility maintenance.
Adapt to changing environments and demands.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience And Training Guidelines
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Experience
Experience in custodial work is preferred.
Education/Training
A high school diploma or GED is required .
License Or Certificate
A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive Federal background check.
Ability to travel to different job sites.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
Codes For How Often
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)
Code / Task
E Standing
I Sitting
E Walking
M Lifting
M Carrying
M Pushing/Pulling
I Overhead Work
I Fine Dexterity
M Kneeling
M Crouching
I Crawling
M Bending
M Twisting
I Climbing
M Balancing
M Vision
M Hearing
M Talking
___ Other: _____________________
Under the supervision of the Division Manager and Lead Supervisor to help oversee and supervise routine custodial activities and staff. This position is responsible for the leadership and work duties of custodians in their assigned work areas.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position exercises supervision over lower-level staff within their area of responsibility.
Important And Essential Duties
Oversee custodial staff, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Ensure coverage during vacation, holidays, or illness.
Responsible for the division custodial services in the absence of custodial manager and supervisor.
Assist in feedback from custodial staff and provide recommendations to the custodial services supervisor.
Routinely inspect all custodial work areas and address any complaints and concerns.
Conduct and manage safety measures.
Conduct and oversee daily crew duties.
Lead and participate in work assignments.
Drives a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct business on behalf of the City.
Other Job-related Duties
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge Of
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Safety practice and procedures.
Proper use and maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies.
Cleaning techniques for various surfaces and environments.
The buildings assigned to them.
Skill To
Operate all custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine and buffer.
Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers in all circumstances and potentially stressful situations.
Operate office equipment, including the postage machine and basic computer programs.
Effectively communicate instructions and information both verbally and in writing.
Ability To
Identify issues and recommend improvements for custodial operations and facility maintenance.
Adapt to changing environments and demands.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience And Training Guidelines
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Experience
Experience in custodial work is preferred.
Education/Training
A high school diploma or GED is required .
License Or Certificate
A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive Federal background check.
Ability to travel to different job sites.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
Codes For How Often
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)
Code / Task
E Standing
I Sitting
E Walking
M Lifting
M Carrying
M Pushing/Pulling
I Overhead Work
I Fine Dexterity
M Kneeling
M Crouching
I Crawling
M Bending
M Twisting
I Climbing
M Balancing
M Vision
M Hearing
M Talking
___ Other: _____________________