Facilities Serviceperson

Broward County Public Schools•Coconut Creek, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Serviceperson performs semi-skilled heavy cleaning and related custodial work to maintain schools and buildings in a clean, orderly, attractive, and safe condition. Work includes cleaning assigned indoor and outdoor areas, handling waste, maintaining floors and restrooms, operating heavy cleaning equipment, replacing depleted supplies and building items, moving furniture, and helping receive and store supplies. The employee also maintains equipment, identifies facility or equipment issues, reports supply needs, and submits maintenance work orders as directed. The role requires safe work practices, accurate recording of time and materials, compliance with applicable laws and School Board policies, participation in relevant training, and completion of the Basic Facilities Service job-related training program and certification within the probationary employment period. Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

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 of employment.
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 perform heavy lifting 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, hallways, 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, walls, walkways, and other building surfaces.
Perform heavy lifting, including moving garbage cans and compactor bags.
Wash and sanitize restroom and shower-room fixtures and 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 perform minor repairs as needed.
Operate heavy equipment to strip and seal gymnasium and stage floors, and use heavy-duty washing and wet/dry vacuum equipment to prepare floors.
Move or transport school furniture and equipment, such as chairs, file cabinets, desks, and television monitors.
Change air-conditioning filters routinely and clean vents as necessary.
Maintain, clean, lubricate, and safely store equipment, replacing rotary brushes as needed.
Receive and assist with unloading supplies and furniture and store them properly.
Inform the supervisor of supply needs and identify building, 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 work areas are safe.
Complete projects competently and accurately record time and materials used.
Comply with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, safety rules, federal and state laws, and School Board policies.
Participate in training and review current developments and technical information related to job responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.