ASSISTANT HOUSEKEEPER 8020

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for the custodial and laundry operation in a county institution. The incumbent, in the absence of the Housekeeper, is in charge of all housekeeping supplies; and keeps all personnel records of the custodial staff. Work is performed under direct supervision, and is reviewed by work performed and by inspection and observation of results attained. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Housekeeper in the supervision of employees engaged in cleaning and making beds and cleaning rooms, halls and furniture, laundering and sewing;

Inspects halls, rooms and finished laundered and sewn goods;

Issues changes of clothing to residents in accordance with established schedule;

May requisition, store and distribute sewing, linen and cleaning supplies; keeps inventory of materials and supplies; receives, sorts and distributes donated clothing;

Helps maintain records, prepares time sheets and prepares work schedules.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning building areas; ability to plan, assign and inspect the custodial and laundry work of personnel in a manner conducive to high standards and full performance; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to understand, follow and transmit oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in institutional or hospital housekeeping work; or,

Satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience.

6/30/76

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

RR1/28/91