Custodial Watchperson - Easton, United States - County of Northampton

County of Northampton

Verified Company

Easton, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

Posting will remain online until position is filled.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Custodial Watchperson is responsible for doing rounds of the Government Center buildings on one (1) of three (3) shifts, as assigned.

This position patrols the assigned areas every two (2) to three (3) hours.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
A position in this class reports directly to the Custodian Crew Leader and Custodial Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees or functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Locks buildings at the end of the day.

Sets up and oversees the use of the sign in log for any entry or exit after business hours.

Allows building entry to workers on weekends.

Patrols buildings every two (2) to three (3) hours during shift. Checks doors, windows, stairwells, and other building elements to assure they are closed, locked, and secure.

Directs visitors to appropriate locations.

Reports activities and occurrences to higher level personnel.

During patrol identifies building custodial and/or maintenance needs.

Deliver newspapers on weekend to assigned offices.

Replace water bottles in areas of need - Courtroom and Deliberation Rooms.

Reads gauges for water and air pressure on boiler and fire systems.

Signs log when checked.

Calls on-call maintenance when issues arise. Notifies Supervisor if necessary.

Fills out Watchperson Incident Report at the end of each shift.

Other job duties as necessary. Performs related work as may be required.
- *An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position._

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to read directions, instructions and safety precautions pertaining to building custodial and security patrol work.

Ability to read directions, instructions and safety precautions pertaining to alarm systems and the like and to maintain basic records of activities.

Ability to learn the specific uses of any assigned equipment and products.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to respond correctly and politely to associates, other County personnel, and the public.

Ability to perform manual labor.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Punch keys, telephone, and keys.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals.

The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment varies.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

FLSA STATUS:
FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION:
CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE:
RU-01

UNION STATUS:
AFSCME RESIDUAL UNIT
Updated May 2023

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
$14.12 per hour

Schedule: