Custodial Work Crew Chief

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

7D13
CUSTODIAL WORK CREW CHIEF

Specialties
( General ) ( Window Washing )

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is custodial work at the first supervisory level. Employees in this class have a shift responsibility for a crew performing custodial work on public buildings and surrounding grounds. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level custodial supervisor or an administrative superior. Work involves conditions which can be partially controlled, requires physical effort, and may be performed in inclement weather conditions.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

The employees in this class perform custodial work in the area of specialization at the first supervisory level.
Positions in the Window Washing specialty must be located at the Philadelphia Airport.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Both Specialties

Schedules and assigns work; reschedules work to maintain complete coverage in case of illness or vacation; participates in cleaning work whenever necessary to maintain adequate coverage.
Continually tours work area to see that tasks are being performed in accordance with accepted standards; points out unacceptable work and makes re-inspections to see that corrective measures are taken; checks work area for any needed repairs.
Maintains necessary records and prepares reports pertaining to personnel and work activities; estimates need for and requisitions supplies, equipment and repairs; issues supplies to subordinates.
May be cross-trained for utilization in either specialty.
Performs related work as required.

General Specialty

Trains employees in proper cleaning methods and care of equipment; advises subordinates on proper procedures for removing stains, scratches or blemishes from various types of furniture, floors, walls and ceiling surfaces.

Window Washing Specialty

Trains employees on proper window washing techniques and operation of equipment such as scaffolding, self-driving rigs, and harnesses; instructs employees on occupational hazards and the safety precautions used in window washing work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

General Specialty

the methods, materials, equipment and practices used in cleaning operations.
the occupational hazards and safety precautions used in cleaning work.

Window Washing Specialty

the methods, equipment, and materials used in window washing work such as harnesses, self- driving rigs, and scaffolding.
the occupational hazards and safety precautions used in window washing work.

ABILITY TO:

General Specialty

supervise a group of employees performing a variety of cleaning tasks.
train and instruct employees in proper cleaning procedures.
operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, pressurewashers, scrubbers, and buffers.

Window Washing Specialty

supervise a group of employees performing window washing work.
train and instruct employees in the proper methods, equipment and practices used in window washing work.
operate window washing equipment such as scaffolding, self-driving rigs, and harnesses.
work at considerable heights above ground level.

Both Specialties

understand and follow written and oral instructions.
prepare records and reports pertaining to daily operations.
establish and maintain effective working relations with associates.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

(The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 10/94.)

EDUCATION

Completion of the tenth school grade.

AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Both Specialties

One year of experience performing cleaning work.

AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

General Specialty

One year of experience performing custodial work on public or institutional buildings and the surrounding grounds.

Window Washing Specialty

One year of experience washing windows at considerable heights above ground floor level.

Both Specialties

Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience determined to be acceptable to the Personnel Department.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as an Custodial Work Crew Chief, if required by work assignment.

PAY RANGE: 11
Class Established: 9/1964

Latest Spec. Revision:
CSC - 7/1997 ; Ad Board - 9/1997

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END OF JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION - 7D13

7D13CUSTODIAL WORK CREW CHIEF

7D13
CUSTODIAL WORK CREW CHIEF