Head Janitor - FT - Night Shift

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves supervising and participating in the maintenance and cleaning services at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. This is a working supervisor position. The incumbent is responsible for a variety of cleaning activities as assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-ranking supervisory employee. Supervision is exercised over a large number of lower-level maintenance and cleaning staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Assigns and supervises cleaning activities including, but not limited to burring, stripping and waxing of floors, extracting and bonneting of carpets, washing walls, day-to-day of patient and public areas, collection and transport of linens to laundry and other housekeeping activities; Plans and assigns work schedules for subordinate employees; Performs inspections on cleaning work performed by subordinate staff; Supervises collection and removal of water paper for garbage collection; Trains staff on proper cleaning methods in accordance with internal policies and procedures; Distributes cleaning materials and supplies; Participates in the monitoring or cleaning materials and supplies inventory to ensure maintenance of necessary levels; May recommend specific types or brands of cleaning materials for purchasing; May perform routine maintenance of and minor repairs to cleaning equipment. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of hospital cleaning practices and procedures; good knowledge of hospital cleaning equipment and supplies and the safe use and efficient use of same; ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment; ability to follow and issue oral and written instructions; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of cleaning personnel; ability to train others; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; thoroughness; dependability; initiative; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of janitorial work experience. NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr ECMC Corp.