This is responsible supervisory work in directing multi-shift custodial and housekeeping activities at the county seaport facility.

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of subordinates and subordinate supervisors engaged in a variety of custodial and housekeeping tasks. Emphasis of the work is on the large scale coordination of equipment, materials and personnel to assure proper custodial maintenance of passenger terminals, transit sheds, storage areas, streets, offices and office buildings. Related responsibilities include the sale of potable water to ships, trash pick up and disposal, and supervision of the mixing and handling of various chemicals. Supervision is exercised over a large number of custodial and specialized employees through subordinate supervisors. Supervision is received from an administrative superior through personal conferences and observation of seaport facilities for satisfactory completion of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate custodial supervisors working various shifts and supervising custodial employees engaged in cleaning offices, office buildings and passenger terminals, sweeping streets, cleaning restrooms and sweeping, mopping and waxing floors.

Supervises specialized employees engaged in providing potable water to ships; reviews the care and maintenance of watering hoses, meters and water bays.

Supervises specialized employees engaged in the pick up, storage and disposal of trash and garbage.

Inspects passenger terminals, transit sheds, storage areas, offices and office buildings for custodial or maintenance needs and for potential safety hazards; takes corrective action as necessary.

Inspects all roadways to determine maintenance needs and assigns employees to operate street sweeping equipment as required.

Supervises insect and rodent control at the seaport; supervises the mixing and handling of pesticides, herbicides and rodenticides.

Keeps records and submits various reports; prepares requisitions for supplies and equipment; reviews maintenance requirements of assigned vehicles and schedules preventive maintenance.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in a large scale custodial operation.

Considerable knowledge of the operating and maintenance characteristics of various machines and equipment used in a large scale custodial operation.

Considerable knowledge of the special housekeeping and custodial requirements of the county seaport facility.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to seaport housekeeping and custodial activities.

Knowledge of the geography of the seaport operating area including road network, passenger facilities, cargo facilities and office buildings.

Knowledge of the operations and schedule of activities at the seaport facility including the requirements of port users.

Knowledge of the proper storage and use of pesticides, herbicides and rodenticides.

Ability to supervise a large staff of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to plan and schedule work programs to complete assigned responsibilities in a multi-shift custodial operation.

Ability to coordinate various work crews and use of equipment and materials in geographically separated areas.

Ability to keep complete and accurate records and prepare reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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