Senior Building Maintenance Custodian - Public Works

Senior Building Maintenance Custodian - Public Works

This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including:

• Provides lead direction, training and work review to a building maintenance custodial crew; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities and follows up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
• Provides input into selection decisions, performance evaluations, disciplinary matters and other personnel decisions.
• Trains staff in the proper use of janitorial and minor maintenance equipment and supplies; maintains equipment and supplies in good working condition.
• Performs minor building maintenance such as changing light bulbs, replacing soap dispensers, and repairing faucets, urinals and plumbing valves.
• Inspects and adjusts boilers, drain tanks and performs minor maintenance on boiler and heating systems.

Please note:

• A typical work schedule for this position is M-F 12:00PM to 8:30PM initially, transitioning to 5:00PM to 1:30AM after 3 months training.
• This position is represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit.

Under general supervision, assigns, directs and reviews the work of building maintenance custodial staff; performs minor maintenance and standard custodial and cleaning duties in buildings and adjacent grounds; performs related work as assigned.

This is the working lead level class in the custodial series with responsibility for providing direction to building maintenance custodial staff performing similar work. This is not considered a supervisory class in that the selection, evaluation and discipline of employees is not assigned to this level and the number of employees for which direction is provided is limited. This class is distinguished from Custodial Supervisor in that the latter is the first full supervisory level in the custodial series with responsibility for all janitorial activities in the County.

Knowledge of:

• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Principles, practices and tools of routine building maintenance.
• Proper cleaning methods, and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools and equipment.
• Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work.

Skill in:

• Planning, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of others.
• Training others in work procedures.
• Performing routine building maintenance and repair work.
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Completing assignments independently without immediate supervision.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

Other requirements:

• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to maneuver equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and to work evening shifts, standby, and overtime as necessary.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Desirable education and experience: A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is: Two years of experience in janitorial or building maintenance custodial work.