University Human Resource Services
Bloomington
Service Maintenance Job Specs
JOB TITLE AND GRADE: Custodial Area Supervisor / SMOK
JOB CODE: 001129
DATE: February 2004
JOB PURPOSE:
Supervises custodial employees and participates in performing custodial duties as needed.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides structure and supervision for 2 - 5 entry-level employees.
Manages and controls equipment and chemicals assigned to a given routine.
Routinely inspects assigned areas and equipment to ensure that the quality of care is consistent with departmental standards.
Reports staff concerns, areas of deficiency, and any need for building maintenance to the shift supervisor for appropriate action.
Prioritizes work assignments within a given routine and assigns tasks to entry-level employees.
Monitors work performance for quality, accuracy, and completeness to ensure compliance with departmental sanitation standards.
Trains new employees on equipment, products, and departmental policies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques.
Knowledge of general cleaning procedures and equipment.
Ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials.
Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: One-year custodial experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.
Required Certifications/Licenses:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Spends most time indoors, possible exposure to extreme hot or cold for one hour plus. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.
The intent
of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of
the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of
positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than
those specifically presented in this specification.

