Facilities Serviceperson & Grounds Maint

Broward County Public Schools • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

Performs semi-skilled heavy cleaning and grounds upkeep and repair to maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, appearance, and safety of school buildings and grounds. Work includes cleaning interior and exterior areas, maintaining restrooms and floors, handling waste, performing grounds maintenance, and completing minor repairs. The employee maintains equipment, identifies maintenance needs, follows safety procedures, records time and materials, and performs duties in accordance with district policies and applicable laws. The position requires completion of the Basic Facilities Service job-related training program and certification within the probationary period of employment.

Requirements

• Experience in custodial work and other trades, such as sprinkler repair and upkeep, lawn maintenance, trimming, and fertilizing.
• Ability to complete the Basic Facilities Service job-related training program offered by Broward County Public Schools and obtain Basic Facilities Service certification within the probationary period of employment.
• Ability to operate labor-saving devices such as shampoo and scrubbing machines, wet and dry vacuums, and grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and climb ladders.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English on cleaning and equipment operation.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas inside and outside the school as directed and perform scheduled work according to custodial standards.
• Wash and sanitize restroom and shower-room fixtures and replenish supplies such as soap and towels.
• Empty and transport trash and debris and dispose of it properly.
• Mow lawns and trim hedges, shrubs, and trees using appropriate equipment and tools.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent lights, clean fixtures, wash windows, and trim trees.
• Operate equipment to sweep, mop, brush, vacuum, strip, wax, and otherwise clean building surfaces and walkways.
• Dust, wipe, wash, and wax furniture, and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Pick up and dispose of debris from yards, walkways, and parking lots.
• Plant flowers, bushes, trees, and other items as directed.
• Maintain equipment by sharpening blades, lubricating parts, cleaning equipment, and storing it safely and securely.
• Inform the supervisor of needed supplies and identify equipment, mechanical, or structural problems requiring service or maintenance.
• Notify the immediate supervisor of needs and call in maintenance work orders as directed by the facility administrator.
• Practice and promote safety and ensure that safe working areas exist.
• Complete projects competently and properly record time and materials used.
• Comply with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, safety rules and procedures, federal and state laws, and School Board policies.
• Participate in training and review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed