LABORER

State of Florida•Jacksonville Beach, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Military Affairs is hiring a Laborer in Jacksonville, Florida. The position performs custodial and groundskeeping work, independently or as part of a crew, and maintains cleaning supplies and equipment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting at least 50 pounds. New employees must pass a pre-employment drug screening, participate in direct deposit, and obtain a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance. This is a Cooperative Agreement position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to work safely with manual and electrically powered cleaning equipment.
Ability to read and understand instructions for hazardous materials and chemicals.
Ability to distribute and monitor the use of supplies and materials.
Ability to operate vacuum cleaners, high- and low-speed buffers, and carpet-cleaning equipment.
Ability to clean and sanitize according to procedure.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
Ability to report to work on time and ready to work.
Welcoming manner, positive attitude, and professional interaction with building occupants.
Ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull; manual dexterity with hands and fingers; and ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintain restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; clean and disinfect fixtures, mirrors, and water fountains; replenish deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.
Clean offices, storerooms, corridors, stairways, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, waxing, and polishing floors.
Use and operate cleaning equipment and supplies, including vacuum cleaners, polishers, mops, brushes, brooms, cloths, wax, soap, and cleaning solutions.
Dust, wax, and polish office furniture; empty ash trays and waste baskets; polish doorknobs and other metal fixtures; and wash reachable walls, windows, blinds, and partitions.
Pick up debris and trash from grounds and work areas, water grass and flower beds, rake leaves, and maintain base lawns.
Maintain stocks of cleaning materials and implements required for assigned duties.
Follow safety, environmental, and OSHA guidelines; handle and dispose of waste properly; and interact professionally with building occupants.