Facilities Serviceperson & Grounds Maint

Broward County Public Schools•Sunrise, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Serviceperson and Grounds Maintenance role performs semi-skilled heavy cleaning and grounds upkeep and repair to maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, appearance, and safety of a school building and its grounds. The position cleans interior and exterior areas; sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; removes and disposes of trash and debris; maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, and plantings; and operates equipment to clean floors and other surfaces. The employee also performs minor repairs, maintains equipment, identifies facility or equipment problems, reports supply and maintenance needs, follows safety procedures, and records time and materials used. The role requires completion of the Basic Facilities Service job-related training program and certification within the probationary period. Employment is governed by the District’s compensation plan and the work year and hours established by the School Board.

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 receive 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.

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 sinks, toilets, showers, plumbing fixtures, and other restroom or shower-room facilities, and replenish supplies such as soap and towels.
Empty heavy containers of trash and debris and transport garbage cans and compactor bags to the dumpster for proper disposal.
Mow lawns and trim hedges, shrubs, and trees using appropriate equipment and hand tools.
Replace light bulbs or fluorescent lights, clean fixtures, wash windows, and trim trees.
Operate equipment to sweep, mop, brush, vacuum, strip, wax, and otherwise clean floors, walls, walkways, and other building surfaces.
Dust, wipe, wash, and wax furniture and perform minor repair work as needed.
Collect and dispose of debris from yards, walkways, parking lots, and other areas.
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 building, mechanical, or structural problems requiring service or maintenance.
Inform the immediate supervisor of needs and call in maintenance work orders as directed by the facility administrator.
Practice and promote safety and ensure a safe working area.
Complete projects competently and record time and materials used properly.
Comply with the School Board’s equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, safety rules and procedures, federal and state laws, and School Board policies.
Participate in training programs and review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.