CUSTODIAL WORKER4519R2 Pay Grade: 10 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is custodial and housekeeping work where the incumbent is responsible for all cleaning and sanitation for an assigned area. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL A: "Under immediate supervision…" "Immediate" means that the employee has little or no authority to select alternative work methods or to render independent judgments of any consequence. Each task is performed according to detailed instructions, written or oral. Assignments are usually for a short duration and when completed are usually checked for accuracy, adherence to instructions and established regulations, as well as the worker’s rate of performance. Difficulty - LEVEL A: Routine… Where the work is usually repetitive and the employee works from detailed instructions, the difficulty is usually limited to accuracy and speed. Complexity - LEVEL A: Work is a simple or routine nature requiring very little analytical thought. Tasks are clearly defined, highly organized, closely related and often repetitive. Few if any alternatives exist for methods or procedures to be used. Work is usually in the form of specific assignments and is closely reviewed for accuracy and progress. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually detailed, easy-to-follow instructions that cover all or most of the important aspects of the work. Workers at this level can readily determine the actions which need to be taken. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL B: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are minor as the work is normally reviewed regularly and errors are usually detected in following operations. Errors may be disruptive to co-workers or may cause minor inefficiency. Costs due to errors are minimal. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL A: The work environment involves normal everyday hazards or discomforts typical of offices, meting and training rooms, or libraries. Comfortable levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are inherent in the work environment. Exposure to deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is only occasional. The likelihood of injury is remote. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Service Worker class which does not provide for responsibility for all cleaning of an assigned area. Differs from the Custodial Specialist class which provides custodial services in sterile area or operates large technical floor cleaning polishing equipments EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Cleans an assigned area by following schedules and agency sanitation standards to clean and disinfect rest rooms, urinals, lavatories, partitions, waste baskets and trash cans and maintains supplies of toilet tissue, paper towels and soap in order to provide clean and sanitary rest rooms. Sweeps and mops floors; dusts and cleans offices, institutional wards and other work areas; strips, waxes, and polishes floors; polishes furniture; collects and removes waste; washes walls and windows; moves furniture. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE. ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations. Knowledge of the operation, use and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment. Abilities *Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to build fixtures and equipment. Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces. *Ability to work effectively with fellow workers and others. *Ability to lift and carry heavy objects. *Ability to work inside and outside under varying work and climatic conditions. *Ability to understand and follow explicit instructions, both in oral and written form. *Ability to stand the strain of working long hours at custodial tasks. *Necessary at entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: None required NC: 12/88 |