Custodian III (Head Custodian)

CUSTODIAN III NATURE OF WORK This is supervisory and manual work in the cleaning and care of public buildings. An employee in this class is responsible for the cleanliness, neatness and custodial care of a large public building such as a senior or junior high school. The employee is responsible for assigning and reviewing the work of a small crew of custodial workers and for performing a variety of manual activities requiring the exercise of some initiative and judgment in their performance. Assignments are given in the form of oral or written instructions. Work is subject to review by a superior in progress or upon completion for results obtained and for adherence to instructions. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK Assigns and reviews the work of subordinate custodial workers; sets up work schedules; orders supplies; Opens the building for use; unlocks all doors; turns on lights; checks heat; makes rounds checking for vandalism or damage; reports maintenance or repair needs; raises flag; brings in mail; closes building for the night; locks and secures windows and doors; Sweeps walks; shovels snow from walks and spreads salt; Receives deliveries; puts away supplies; Arranges furniture for various meetings; moves furniture and materials from room to room; Changes light bulbs; Sweeps, mops and polishes floors; vacuums rugs; cleans up spills; Unplugs toilets and drains; Operates a variety of custodial equipment such as scrubbers and polishers, vacuum cleaners, push brooms and mops; Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Considerable knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures; Ability to plan, assign and review the work of subordinate custodial employees; Ability to assume responsibility for the cleanliness and custodial care of a large public building; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to perform a variety of cleaning and custodial duties; Ability to carry and move light loads and to climb ladders; Ability to operate and properly care for a variety of light custodial equipment; Ability to serve a wide variety of building users courteously and efficiently. . EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Considerable experience in janitorial or custodial work.