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Assistant Director Physical Plant

Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-59
Date Revised: 5-15-2001
Supersedes:

Nature and Purpose

The Assistant to the Director of the Physical Plant is a staff member of the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas. The Assistant to the Director of the Physical Plant is responsible for the supervision of the custodial staff at the Extension Service Complex and the Cammack campus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises custodial staff at the Cooperative Extension Service and Cammack campus.

• Trains all custodial personnel in the proper care of floors and furniture.

• Ensures each custodian is trained in the proper mixing and use of cleaning chemicals.

• Responsible for building security each night at both the Extension Complex and the Cammack campus.

• Counsels staff as required concerning work performance and quality of work.

• Writes performance reports on personnel.

• Inventories and maintains the appropriate inventory of custodial supplies.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Reports to the Director of Physical Plant.

• Maintains a cordial relationship with all Extension employees located at the Extension Complex and University employees on the Cammack campus.  

• Represents the University of Arkansas and Cooperative Extension Service to outside groups using the meeting facilities at night and on weekends.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent certification.

• Janitorial or custodial experience required.  

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, how to use them and proper storage.

• Knowledge and ability to use floor cleaning equipment.

• Knowledge of specific care of floor and furniture surfaces.

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.

• Ability to supervise people.

• Good communication skills.  

• Physical and mental ability to perform necessary tasks of the job.

Approval

David E. Foster
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension
April 15, 1999

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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