8-16-88 H

This is the first class and first supervisory level in the Housekeeping Management Series. This class is responsible for overseeing the work of subordinate staff which may include Housekeeping Lead Workers and Housekeeping Workers, or positions may inspect the work of a contract cleaning crew. This class is distinguished from the Housekeeping Worker Senior class by its responsibility for performing a canoe of full supervisory duties and is distinguished from the Housekeeping Supervisor Senior class by its smaller assigned area of responsibility and fewer coordinative/administrative tasks

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty which requires the oversight of daily housekeeping functions. The work typically involves assigning and inspecting the work performed by subordinate personnel to ensure that it meets cleanliness standards; preparing and arranging work schedules to meet daily or changing workloads or to meet demands of special events or special cleaning requests; training staff in proper cleaning methods and the use of cleaning equipment; maintaining an inventory of cleaning equipment and supplies and ordering supplies; ensuring the performance of equipment repairs; maintaining inspection, time and attendance, inventory or cleaning deficiency reports; and resolving routine complaints or problems. Positions in this class conduct or provide substantial input on performance evaluations, recommend hiring, grant preliminary approval of leave, and resolve routine disciplinary problems. If cleaning functions are provided by contract cleaning services, positions in this class inspect the work of the contract cleaning crews to ensure compliance with cleaning contract specifications, write inspection reports, and inform supervisor and contractor of cleaning deficiencies.

Supervision Given: Assigns, inspects, schedules, and evaluates the work of Housekeeping Lead Workers or Housekeeping Workers. Recommends hiring and termination actions.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a Housekeeping Supervisor Senior or a higher level housekeeping or administrative position.

Scope: Activities affect the appearance and cleanliness of agency and institutional facilities.

Impact of Actions: Work has a moderate impact on agency operations by ensuring clean and sanitary conditions. Unclean conditions may cause health or safety hazards and influence public perception of the agency or institution.

Personal Contacts: Positions frequently have routine contacts with agency staff, contract cleaning staff, or the public concerning cleaning requests or complaints.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment; of safety practices as related to the work; and of basic supervisory principles.

Skills: Considerable skill in the use of cleaning equipment.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations. Demonstrated ability to lift or move heavy objects.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None

Education or Training: High school graduation or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in housekeeping/cleaning large buildings and directing the work of others.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience

This class was established in August 1988 as a result of the Statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program. This class, along with the Housekeeping Foreman class, supersedes the Housekeeping Supervisor B class.