Head Facilities Serviceperson High/Voc

Broward County Public Schools • Hallandale Beach, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Facilities Serviceperson (High School/Vocational Center) is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation of mechanical systems such as air conditioning, boilers, and pumps. This role also involves practicing energy conservation and directing/participating in the cleaning, orderliness, appearance, safe condition, and upkeep of the school. The position requires preparing the school for daily opening, managing cleaning schedules, supervising custodial staff, and conducting training on the proper use of tools, equipment, and supplies. The role also includes requisitioning and managing cleaning supplies, displaying flags, implementing safety programs, keeping records of repairs and equipment logs, performing minor maintenance in various trades, assembling and repairing furniture, and performing duties of a Facilities Serviceperson. Continuous practice of safety and ensuring a safe working area are critical. The position requires informing supervisors of needed supplies and recognizing building and mechanical problems. Participation in training programs, competent completion of projects, and accurate recording of time and materials are expected. The role involves extensive physical effort, including climbing and lifting up to fifty-five pounds, and staying current with job-related developments. Adherence to safety procedures, federal and state laws, and School Board policies is mandatory.

Requirements

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Three (3) years of industrial, commercial, or educational facility experience.
• Extensive knowledge in the proper operation of vacuums, washers, and buffing equipment; must be able to impart this knowledge to all subordinates.
• Must be able to schedule assignments and instruct his/her staff in the correct methods of energy conservation procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of chemical procedures and scheduling needed to provide the proper care for all types of floors and proper sanitation.
• Physically able to help in the cleaning which includes working from ladders.
• Must be able to assume responsibility and follow both written and oral instruction.
• Must complete the Professional and Master Facilities Service job related training programs, conducted by Human Resources Development, prior to applying for the position.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare school for daily opening, including opening doors, turning on lights, and ensuring the air conditioning system is working properly.
• Prepare cleaning schedule for the balance of the custodial staff and effect direct supervision of all custodial personnel; conduct training classes for all custodial employees on the proper use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Requisition materials, store, and issue necessary cleaning supplies.
• Be responsible for the display of the flags in accordance with standard procedures inside and outside of the building.
• Ensure that an energetic safety program is in effect to include proper storage of supplies in order to eliminate possible fire and safety hazards.
• Keep records of repairs and equipment operating logs as required.
• Perform minor maintenance in all trades and report maintenance needs, as required, to properly and completely maintain buildings equipment, and grounds.
• Assemble and repair desks, chairs, tables, and other furniture.
• Perform duties of the Facilities Serviceperson.
• Practice safety continuously and ensure that a safe working area exists.
• Inform supervisor of needed supplies.
• Recognize building equipment, mechanical equipment and structural problems which require servicing or maintenance.
• Inform immediate supervisor of needs or call in maintenance work orders as directed by facility administrator.
• Participate, successfully, in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments.
• Complete all projects in a competent manner and ensure proper recording of time and materials.
• Perform all duties which require extensive physical effort, such as climbing, lifting, pulling, etc., which requires the physical ability to lift, on average, up to fifty-five (55) pounds.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Perform other duties required by the principal, administrator or designee.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.
• Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED