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COUNTY OF KAUAI 7.160
Class Specifications for the Class:
SUPERVISING BUILDING CUSTODIAN
FI-02, BU-02
Duties Summary:
Supervises a group of workers engaged in cleaning and maintenances activities of
buildings and surrounding areas; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of Janitor Working Supervisor in that the Supervising
Building Custodian is primarily a supervisor and directs a crew of workers performing
cleaning and maintenance duties in buildings and surrounding areas; whereas, the Janitor
Working Supervisor supervises and participates in the performance of various janitorial
duties
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
•Supervises a group of workers providing custodial services for public buildings and
surrounding areas;
•Assigns, lays out, and inspects the work of subordinates to insure that proper
cleaning, maintenance, security and safety measure have been carried out;
•Notes deficiencies such as the need for repair work, re-cleaning and takes corrective
actions by instructing subordinates on tasks to be done or by notifying proper
authorities;
•Follows up on complaints received relative to improper cleaning and negligence on
the part of subordinates;
•Requisitions and issues supplies and equipment;
•Takes inventory of supplies and equipment;
•Maintains records of supplies dispensed and of equipment issued;
•Keeps daily time sheets and records of work activities;
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•Evaluates work performances of subordinates;
•Submits oral report and writes simple reports on work accomplished and of usual
happenings or accidents;
•Performs janitorial duties if necessary;
•May assist with other activities as required; and
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Practices, tools equipment and materials used in janitorial work; safety practices as
applied to janitorial work; principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to:
Issue and follow oral and written instructions; plan work and supervise others; keep
records; write simple reports.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, SUPERVISING BUILDING
CUSTODIAN, which was approved on July 26, 1978, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved: September 30, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II 7.160 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
SUPERVISING BUILDING CUSTODIAN
FI-02, BU-02
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
•one (1) year of experience in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings and
adjacent grounds, and
•one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience:
Professional work experience which include planning, directing, assigning and
reviewing the work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and
scheduling subordinate work; and training and developing new employees
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A.Four (4) years of full time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits =
6 months).
C.An Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited community college,
college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education
requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degrees, transcripts must be provided and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
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Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established
and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or
training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, SUPERVISING BUILDING
CUSTODIAN, which was approved on July 26, 1978, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved: September 30, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources