Facilities Serviceperson

Broward County Public Schools•Coral Springs, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Serviceperson performs semi-skilled heavy cleaning and related custodial work to maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, appearance, and safety of schools and buildings. Work includes cleaning assigned indoor and outdoor areas, handling waste, maintaining floors and restrooms, moving furniture, replacing bulbs and filters, operating heavy cleaning equipment, and completing minor repairs. The employee maintains equipment and supplies, reports maintenance needs, follows safety procedures, records time and materials, and performs duties in accordance with applicable laws and School Board policies. The position also requires participation in relevant training and review of developments and technical information related to the job.

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 employment 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 devices.
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, halls, and outside areas, according to custodial standards.
Empty and 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 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 fixtures and filters.
Dust, wipe, wash, and wax furniture and related items, and perform minor repairs as needed.
Operate heavy equipment to strip and seal gymnasium and stage floors and prepare floors throughout the school or center.
Move or transport school furniture and equipment, including chairs, file cabinets, desks, and television monitors.
Change air-conditioning filters routinely and clean vents as necessary.
Maintain, clean, lubricate, and safely store equipment; replace rotary brushes as needed.
Receive and assist with unloading supplies and furniture and store them properly.
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 ensure workplace safety and adherence to safety rules and procedures.
Complete projects competently and properly record time and materials used.
Perform and promote activities in compliance with the School Board's equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Participate in training programs and review current developments, literature, and technical sources related to job responsibilities.
Follow federal and state laws and School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.