Facilities Serviceperson

Broward County Public Schools•Hallandale Beach, FL

About The Position

The Facilities Serviceperson performs semi-skilled, heavy cleaning and related custodial work to maintain schools and other buildings in a clean, orderly, attractive, and safe condition. The role includes cleaning assigned indoor and outdoor areas, handling waste, maintaining floors and restroom facilities, moving furniture and supplies, replacing lighting and consumable items, and maintaining custodial equipment. The position also involves identifying building, mechanical, and structural issues that need service, informing the supervisor, and initiating maintenance work orders as directed. The employee is expected to follow safety procedures, keep accurate records of time and materials, comply with applicable laws and School Board policies, participate in job-related training, and perform other assigned duties. The employee must be able to complete the Basic Facilities Service training program and obtain certification within the probationary period.

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 equipment filters.
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, 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 and schedules.
Empty and properly dispose of trash and debris, including transporting 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; replenish soap, towels, and other 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 fixtures, 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 needed.
Maintain custodial equipment by lubricating parts, replacing rotary brushes, cleaning equipment, and storing it safely and securely.
Receive and assist with unloading supplies and furniture, and store them properly.
Inform the supervisor of needed supplies.
Identify building, mechanical, and structural problems requiring service or maintenance; notify the immediate supervisor and call in maintenance work orders as directed.
Practice safety continuously, ensure the work area is safe, and follow safety rules and procedures.
Complete projects competently and accurately record time and materials used.
Comply with the School Board's equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, federal and state laws, and School Board policies.
Participate in training programs and review relevant developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.