ASSISTANT HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR 1

  

DEFINITION


       In a large state building complex in a state department or agency,
  assists with supervision of housekeeping, inspection, and the general
  order, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of assigned units; does
  related work as required.

  
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


       Organizes the housekeeping, service, and other supervisory work
  assigned, and develops effective work methods.

       Conducts a perpetual inventory of linens, laundry, and other
  household items, and inspects these to determine the quality and
  efficiency of the laundry work and their condition, and lists items for
  repair or replacement.

       Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit
  and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective
  recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of
  subordinates.

       Assists in planning and carrying out the general housekeeping,
  maintenance, and inspection of assigned wards and other units.

       Gives instructions to the housekeeping and other employees
  assigned to the units concerned and supervises their work.

       Sees that standards of care and service are maintained within
  designated areas.

       Supervises laundry and linen exchanges and other assigned units;
  oversees the upholstery and mattress shops, the sewing rooms, and the
  tailor shop; supervises the movement of furniture and supplies.

       Assists in requisitioning, recording, issuing, and supervising the
  proper use and care of institution equipment and materials.

       Sees that worn out and useless articles which cannot be salvaged,
  including clothing are discarded and condemned.

       Makes inspections and sees that areas are maintained in a clean,
  safe, and sanitary condition.

       Makes reports orally and in writing.

       Acts in the place of the supervisor in his or her absence; assists
  in training new employees.

       Maintains records and files.

       In the Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo
  fire training classes.

       Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
  and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the
  agency, office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

       EXPERIENCE:

           Two (2) years of large scale general housekeeping experience,
  which shall have included at least one (1) year of supervisory
  experience in work connected with housekeeping, sanitation, and
  maintenance services.

       LICENSE:

           Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
  valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
  employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the
  position.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

       Knowledge of large scale housekeeping problems, methods,
  procedures, equipment, and routines, and their application to specific
  situations.

       Knowledge of the methods used in inspecting wards and other areas
  from the point of view of housekeeping maintenance standards and
  general order, safety, and sanitation.

       Knowledge of modern methods, procedures, and equipment used in
  sewing, marking, and mending clothing and linens.

       Knowledge of the procedures used in operating large scale linen
  rooms.

       Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and equipment
  involved in large scale laundry operations.

       Ability to organize assigned supervisory housekeeping duties and
  develop effective work methods.

       Ability to provide advice and assistance to staff regarding
  clothing and linen requirements and distribution.

       Ability to plan and supervise the work of assigned employees.

       Ability to requisition and supervise the proper use, recording,
  and care of equipment, materials, and supplies.

       Ability to supervise the maintenance of necessary housekeeping
  service records and files.

       Ability to make reports either orally or in writing.

       Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
  related units.

       Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
  English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American
  Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
  communication.

       Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
  as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
  accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If the accommodation
  cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such
  persons may not be eligible.

  CODES:  14/R15-44235                  ECK                  5/16/95