Facilities Serviceperson

Broward County Public Schools • Pompano Beach, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Serviceperson performs semi-skilled custodial work, including heavy cleaning, to maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, appearance, and safety of schools and other buildings. Work includes cleaning and maintaining assigned areas and surfaces, operating heavy cleaning equipment, handling supplies and furniture, and identifying issues that need servicing or maintenance. The employee must complete the Basic Facilities Service job-related training program and receive Basic Facilities Service certification within the probationary period. The position is classified as nonexempt. The work year and hours are established by the School Board.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to perform custodial work.
• Ability to operate labor-saving devices, including shampoo and scrubbing machines, wet and dry vacuums, and other heavy labor-saving equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and climb ladders to replace light bulbs and air-conditioning filters.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English regarding cleaning and equipment operation.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Standard high school diploma, satisfactory completion of an approved GED Testing Program, or receipt of a Special Diploma.
• At least two years of successful work experience with Broward County Public Schools as a facilities serviceperson aide.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas, including cafeterias, restrooms, offices, gymnasiums, halls, and outside areas, according to custodial standards.
• Collect and dispose of trash and debris, including carrying garbage cans and compactor bags to dumpsters.
• Sweep, mop, brush, vacuum, strip, and wax floors and clean walls, walkways, and other building surfaces.
• Perform heavy lifting, including moving garbage cans and compactor bags.
• Wash and sanitize sinks, toilets, showers, plumbing fixtures, and other restroom or shower-room facilities, and replenish supplies.
• Replace light bulbs, fluorescent lamps, fuses, soap and towel receptacles, and other worn or depleted items; clean light fixtures and filters.
• Dust, wipe, wash, and wax furniture and equipment, and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment to strip and seal gymnasium and stage floors, and use heavy-duty wash and dry vacuums to prepare floors.
• Move or transport school furniture and equipment, including chairs, file cabinets, desks, and television monitors.
• Routinely change air-conditioning filters and clean vents as necessary.
• Maintain, clean, lubricate, and safely store equipment, replacing rotary brushes as needed.
• Receive and help unload supplies and furniture, store items properly, and inform the supervisor of needed supplies.
• Identify building, mechanical, and structural problems requiring service or maintenance; report needs and call in maintenance work orders as directed.
• Practice and promote safety, maintain a safe work area, and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Complete projects competently and accurately record time and materials used.
• Comply with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, 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 as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

What This Job Offers

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