Coordinates and directs the activities of a custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance staff.
Incumbents supervise the largest custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance operations.
Plans, organizes and prioritizes work activities, assigns tasks to workers and allocates equipment and materials to accomplish assigned tasks. Communicates expectations and standards of performance to subordinates and reviews work to ensure that it was done properly. Confers with employees and other agency staff to resolve problems. Plans and conducts periodic inspections and schedules preventive maintenance of facilities and equipment. Confers with engineers and architects to develop or review plans for landscaping projects, new construction or building alterations and renovations. Interviews and selects personnel. Oversees training of new and existing staff. Selects, requisitions, purchases and receives equipment and materials. Maintains records and prepares reports regarding work activities. Prepares budget estimates based on anticipated needs for equipment, materials and personnel.
Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance tasks. Knowledge of custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance standards and requirements. Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Knowledge of personnel, procurement and budgeting practices in state government. Knowledge of the concepts and techniques of on-the-job training. Ability to keep accurate written records. Ability to prioritize and make the optimal use of personnel, materials and equipment. Ability to plan, direct and review the work of subordinates.
A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.