Facilities Serviceperson

Broward County Public Schools•Fort Lauderdale, FL

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. The role includes cleaning assigned indoor and outdoor areas; handling waste; cleaning and refinishing floors and other surfaces; sanitizing restroom facilities; replacing lights, filters, and supplies; moving furniture; and maintaining custodial equipment. The position also involves receiving and storing supplies, identifying equipment or building issues requiring service, reporting needs to a supervisor, following safety procedures, and accurately recording time and materials. The employee must 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. Salary and benefits are consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan; work-year length 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 equipment filters.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English concerning 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 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.
Collect and dispose of trash and debris, including transporting 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 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 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.
Change air-conditioning filters routinely and clean vents as necessary.
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 supply needs and identify building, mechanical, or other equipment problems requiring service or maintenance.
Report needs to the immediate supervisor and call in maintenance work orders as directed by the facility administrator.
Practice and promote workplace safety and ensure a safe working area.
Complete projects competently and properly record time and materials used.
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 to improve job-related skills and proficiency, and review current developments, literature, and technical information related to the job.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.