HOUSEKEEPER 8021

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

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

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assigns, schedules and supervises the work 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; supervises alteration and mending of linens and wearing apparel;

Requisitions, stores and distributes sewing, linen and cleaning supplies; keeps inventory of materials and supplies; receives, sorts and distributes all donated clothing;

Keeps employee records and prepares time sheets and work schedules;

Interviews prospective employees for institutional housekeeping work.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning building areas; ability to plan, assign supervise 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 three (3) years of experience in institutional or hospital housekeeping work; or,

Satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience.

R1/29/91

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive