R97-091RESOLUTION NO. R97-
^ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH FLORIDA, ELIMINATING
THE CUSTODIAN I ,AND CUSTODIAN II JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS, CREATING ^ NEW CUSTODIAN
JOB CLASSIFICATION, ,AND APPROVING THE NEW
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CUSTODIAN, SAID
POSITION BEING CURRENTLY FUNDED IN THE
1996/97 BUDGET; ,AND PROVIDING ,AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, as a result of a class action grievance filed by N.C.F.&O. ON
January 1, 1997, regarding the promotion of a Custodian I to Custodian II, it is
recommended by city staff that Custodian I and Custodian II classifications be
eliminated, in favor of one classification for Custodians; and
WHEREAS, the elimination of Custodian I and Custodian II classifications will
resolve procedural problems relative to promotions within this job category and will
provide a clear distinction with respect to responsibility between the Custodian job
classification and the Crew Leader supervisory position; and
WHEREAS, elimination of the Custodian I and Custodian II job classifications
requires the creation of a new job classification for Custodian, in addition to a job
description for said position; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon recommendation of staff, has
determined that it is in the best interests of the public and the city to eliminate the
Custodian I and Custodian II job classifications, to create a new Custodian job
classification and to approve the new job description for Custodian, said positions
being currently funded in the 1996/97 budget; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida
does hereby eliminatethe Custodian I and Custodian II job classifications.
Section2. The City Commission does hereby establish a new job
classification to be known as Custodian, and does hereby approve the new job
description of Custodian, said position being currently funded in the 1996/97
budget., and which description is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ,.~ day of June, 1997.
ATTEST:
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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Commissioner
CUSTODIAN
Nature of Work:
This is routine work requiring custodial experience in City facilities. Employees
are responsible for the proper performance of cleaning and custodial work at
various city locations and facilities, requiring the use of cleaning materials and
related equipment. Employee is expected to work on a wide variety'of tasks
requiring advanced skill and training. The employee works under the general
supervision of higher level supervisor.
Task Statement (s):
Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the types of work
performed in this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties
does not exclude them from the position if the work is Similar, related or a logical
assignment for this position
Sweeps, mops, scrubs and polishes floors; washes walls, windows 'and
woodwork; dusts, polishes, arranges, and moves furniture and equipment;
replaces light bulbs; vacuums, strips, seals and waxes floors.
Maintains a daily check of all restroom and lavatory installations, checking for
supplies, etc. making sure they are kept in a sanitary manner; unstops lavatories
when necessary.
Inventories, requisitions, sorts, and checks stock and supplies.
Utilizes tools and equipment according to proper operating procedure for job.
Monitors operation of and ensures vehicles/equipment are functioning within
manufacturer described parameters; calibrates and adjusts equipment to ensure
proper operation.
Determines proper setting for equipment to maximize efficiency.
Operates radio and telephone equipment in compliance with proper rules and
regulations~
Checks, inspects safety equipment to insure proper operation; arranges
replacement/repair for non-functioning equipment.
Cleans and/or sanitizes equipment/tools after completion of work.
Schedules regular service checkups for equipment; performs minor maintenance
and repair tasks on equipment/vehicles.
Custodian - Job Description - pg. 2
Provides public with appropriate information based on their needs; informs public
of available services.
Responds to inquiry, complaint, or request through established procedures/
directs calls, questions to appropriate source.
Performs maintenance, service, or labor task according to proper technical
procedure.
Prepares/sets up job site, equipment/materials for performance of task.
Follows work instructions and conforms to deadlines to complete job
assignments.
Uses safety equipment, clothing and tools appropriate to job; reports
accidents/problems according to policy/procedure.
Handles problem situations in a logical, systematic manner.
Coordinates materials and staff needed for successful completion of job; ensures
equipment and materials are available for job.
Reviews work in progress or at completion to ensure work instructions are
carried out.
Complies with all established policies/procedures of department and City.
Makes appropriate decisions and reacts with good judgment in changing
situations or under pressure.
Accepts work assignments willingly.
Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with other
employees, supervisors, and departments/agencies; creates a positive and
professional impression in dealing with the general public.
Understands what chemicals/products are used to maintain facility and can read
the labels to prepare proper solution and dilution of product in accordance with
manufacturers directions.
Custodian - Job Description - pg. 3
Education and Job Related Experience:
Ability to read and write and 12 months job-related experience or an equivalent
Minimum Reasoning ability usually associated with this classification:
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one or two step
instructions; to deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables
in or from these situations encountered on the job.
Minimum Math ability usually associated with this classification:
Read: Ability to recognize meaning of 2,500 (two and three syllable) words; to
read at rate of 95-120 words per minute; to compare similarities and differences
between words and between series of numbers.
Write: Ability to print simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object,
series of numbers, names, and addresses. ~
Speak: Ability to speak simple sentences, using normal work order and present
and past tenses.
Training:
Amount of training, either on-the -job or formal education, usually associated with
this occupation in addition to' the Reasoning, Math and Language abilities
detailed above:
Over 6 months and uP to and including one (1) year.
Physical Demands:
Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this
classification:
Medium Work: Exerting up or moving up to 50 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects.
This position at times may require walking or standing to a significant degree.
Type of Physical Demands usually associated with this classification:
Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching: (StOoping - Bending body downward and forward
Custodian - Job DescriPtion - pg. 4
by bending spine at waist). (Kneeling - Bending legs at knees to come to rest on
knee or knees). (Crouching - Bending body downward and forward by bending
legs and spine).
Reaching, Handling, Fingering: (Reaching - Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in
any direction). (Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise
working with hand or hands, fingering not involved). (Fingering - Picking,
Fingering - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily, rather
than with whole hand or arm as in handling).
Climbing, Balancing, Driving: (Climbing Ascending or descending ladders,
stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles or the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and
arms). (Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking,
standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically 'moving
surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats).
(Driving - Employee must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess a
current, valid Commercial Driver's License).
Talking, Hearing, Seeing: (Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of
spoken word). (Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by ear)~ (Seeing - The
ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye).
Environmental Con ditions:
Physical Surrounding usually associated with classification:
The Worker is Subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside
and outside in approximately equal amounts.
Machines,-Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids which may be representative, but
not ail inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work:
Power sweeper, washing machines, brooms, brushes, mops, scrapers,
squeegees, wringers, power blower, steam cleaner, buckets, cleaning cloths,
detergents, filters, formulas, hoses, measuring containers, solvents, etc.