7D13
CUSTODIAL WORK CREW CHIEF

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

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

Schedules and assigns work; reassigns work to maintain complete coverage in case of illness or vacation; assists with cleaning duties as necessary to maintain adequate coverage.

Continually tours work area to ensure that tasks are performed in accordance with accepted standards; identifies unacceptable work and re-inspects to make certain that corrective action is taken; checks work area for 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.

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, pressure washers, 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 SPECIALTY
• understand and follow written and oral instructions
• prepare records and reports pertaining to daily operations
• establish and maintain effective working relations with associates
• present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing

EDUCATION

Completion of the tenth school grade.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

BOTH SPECIALTIES

One year of experience performing custodial work.

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SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

GENERAL SPECIALTY

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

WINDOW WASHING SPECIALTY

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

BOTH SPECIALTIES

Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.

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

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.

Positions in the Airport must be able to pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance.