What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Watchperson position at County of Northampton?
- Application Requirements
THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION IS 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. - MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.
Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.
For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.
Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.
- Job Description
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.
*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 twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred (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
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: RU-01
UNION STATUS: AFSCME RESIDUAL UNIT
Updated May 2023
