CUSTODIAL WORKER II 8052

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under supervision, an employee in this class oversees and participates in the cleaning of municipal buildings. The employee performs the work of a lead person over a custodial crew while participating in daily custodial duties, arranges assignments of Custodial Workers I to cover absentees, and periodically checks the progress of work. Performance is reviewed by a Custodial Worker III or other building maintenance superior through inspections and periodic conferences. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Oversees and participates in the cleaning of offices, classrooms, conference rooms, lavatories and halls of a public building;

Mops, waxes, polishes and strips floors; dusts and polishes furniture, bookcases and paneling;

Washes windows, walls and woodwork; cleans lavatories and fixtures;

Opens work areas and secures them on completion of work;

Moves office furniture and equipment;

Checks to see that cleaning assignments are performed in proper order;

Assists the Custodial Worker III with record keeping, training of new employees, and distribution of cleaning supplies;

May perform minor maintenance work with the use of simple hand tools.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in custodial work; skill in the use and care of simple hand tools; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner; ability to lead a crew of custodial workers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(a) One (1) year of experience in cleaning a municipal or private building; or,

(b) One (1) year of experience as a Custodial Worker I.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Depending on assignment, possession of a valid New York State driver's license at time of appointment; if required, license must be maintained throughout employment in this title

R10/29/2014

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive