POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Plant Operations, the
Assistant Building Supervisor I performs supervisory duties over the night
cleaner crew engaged in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings. The
Assistant Building Supervisor I normally supervises a crew of more than three
(3) Cleaners performing tasks in a secondary school. The incumbent will be responsible
for planning and supervising cleaning and related building operation activities
at a school building during the evening hours.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Plans
and supervises the general cleaning, maintenance, and daily operations of a
school physical plant, and the grounds for all facilities in assigned area;
Conducts
routine inspections of facilities in assigned area, reports the conditions and
develops action plans to correct deficiencies;
Opens,
closes, and secures facilities daily;
Checks
boiler room to determine if all equipment is operating properly;
Cleans
and makes service adjustments to boilers; oils and greases the pumps and
motors;
Inspects
buildings, grounds, equipment, roof drains, and initiates work orders for
needed repairs to remedy unsightly, improper or inefficient conditions;
Makes
emergency repairs and adjustments such as clearing clogged plumbing fixtures
and replacing electric fuses;
Oversees
the maintenance of lawns and cares for grounds and shrubbery;
Checks
playground equipment and areas for hazards and unsafe conditions;
Assists
school administration with the daily setup and operation of the school,
including moving furniture and materials to appropriate location;
Oversees
the removal of snow from walks and parking lots;
Performs,
assigns and supervises the work of custodial personnel and assists with the
general cleaning and upkeep of a school plant;
Inspects
classrooms, offices, hallways, etc., for cleanliness and proper maintenance;
Checks
to ensure that subordinates properly dust, polish and arrange furniture and
equipment;
Inspects
rest rooms for sanitary conditions and for adequate supplies;
Instructs
employees in the proper use of building services supplies and equipment;
Requisitions
and distributes building services materials and prepares reports on employees’
work hours and performance;
Oversees
all aspects of custodial operations, including timekeeping;
Initiates
disciplinary procedures; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle
Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current
points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result
of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle
(see Prince George’s County Public School’s Bulletin A-26-85 dated October 8,
1984);
Must
possess efficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry,
and email correspondence;
Demonstrated
knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in building cleaning work
and in the proper use and care of mops, brooms, scrubbing brushes, floor
machines and related equipment;
Knowledge
of safe and efficient procedures for operating central heating plants and the
ability to make minor adjustments and service repairs to the equipment;
Demonstrated
and proven ability to train, assign, supervise and inspect work of
subordinates; and
Ability
to maintain records of time and materials and to prepare verbal and written
reports.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion
of a standard high school diploma or GED required. A minimum of two (2) years
of successful progressive school system custodial experience.
Possession of certificate of completion for Boiler Class training courses
prescribed by the Department of Plant Operations required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervisory responsibilities are required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.