HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR 1

  

DEFINITION


       Under direction, in a large state building complex in a state
  department, agency or college, organizes and supervises a complete
  housekeeping program and assigns personnel, recommending appropriate
  procedures and methods for all housekeeping areas; does related work as
  required.

  
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


       Plans and carries out the general housekeeping, maintenance, and
  inspection of assigned wards, employee living areas, and other units.

       Prepares recommendations concerning the planning and
  implementation of proper housekeeping procedures.

       Prepares and/or supervises the implementation of an employee
  evaluation program.

       Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has
  responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing,
  promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.

       Works with various department heads to establish housekeeping
  programs to meet their needs.

       Organizes and coordinates the linen and clothing programs,
  including pick-up and distribution of laundry, requisition, and
  inventory, and supervision of the sewing, marking, and mending rooms.

       Recommends, requisitions, records, issues, and supervises the
  proper use and care of housekeeping equipment, materials and supplies.

       Oversees the condemnation and discarding of worn out housekeeping
  articles and equipment which cannot be salvaged.

       Recommends and controls the acquisition of furniture and
  furnishings, and assumes responsibility for their care and maintenance.

       Assures that clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe conditions exist
  in designated areas.

       Makes oral and written reports.

       Supervises the maintenance of the essential building service
  records and files.

       NOTE: In the department of Human Services, may be required to
  undergo fire training classes.

  REQUIREMENTS:

       EXPERIENCE:

           Four (4) years of general housekeeping experience, three (3)
  years of which shall have included varied supervisory experience in
  work connected with housekeeping, sanitation, and maintenance services.

       LICENSE:

           Appointee 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.

       KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of housekeeping problems, methods, procedures,
  equipment, and routines.

           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 linen rooms.

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

           Knowledge of basic personnel practices.

           Knowledge of the concept of employee evaluation programs.

           Ability to work effectively with staff supervisors and line
  personnel.

           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 distributions.

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

           Ability to make reports either orally or in writing.

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

  Code:     S22-44256                CAH                   8/11/93