FACILITIES SERVICEPERSON

About the Role

Perform semi-skilled work involving heavy cleaning such as mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, and other assigned duties to maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, appearance, and safe condition of schools and buildings.

Responsibilities

• Clean all assigned areas such as cafeteria, restrooms, offices, gymnasium, halls, outside areas, and others as scheduled according to custodial standards.
• Empty containers of trash and debris from offices, classrooms, hallways, repair shops, etc.; carry garbage cans and compactor bags to dumpster and dispose of properly.
• Sweep, mop, brush, vacuum, strip, and wax floors, including walls, walkways, and other building surfaces.
• Perform heavy lifting such as removing garbage cans or compactor bags to the dumpster.
• Wash and sanitize sinks, toilets, showers, plumbing fixtures, and other restroom/shower-room facilities; replenish supplies of soap, towels, etc.
• Replace light bulbs or fluorescent lights and clean fixtures; remove and clean filters.
• Dust, wipe, wash, and wax furniture such as desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, chalkboards, and trays; perform minor repair work as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment for stripping and sealing floors in the gymnasium and on the stage; use heavy-duty wash and dry vacuums to prepare floors throughout the school/center.
• Replace light bulbs, fluorescent lamps, fuses, soap and towel receptacles, and other worn or depleted items.
• Move or transport school furniture, such as chairs, file cabinets, desks, and television monitors.
• Change air conditioning filters routinely and clean vents as necessary.
• Maintain equipment in satisfactory condition by lubricating parts, replacing rotary brushes, cleaning as necessary, and storing safely and securely.
• Receive and assist with unloading supplies, furniture, etc., and store properly.
• Inform supervisor of needed supplies.
• Identify building equipment, mechanical equipment, and structural problems requiring servicing or maintenance; inform immediate supervisor and call in maintenance work orders as directed.
• Practice safety continuously and ensure a safe working area exists.
• Complete all projects competently by ensuring proper recording of time and materials used.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures; follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Requirements

• Ability to complete the Basic Facilities Service job-related training program and receive certification within the probationary period of employment.
• Ability to perform custodial work and operate labor-saving devices such as shampoo and scrubbing machines, wet and dry vacuums, and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to do heavy lifting, climb ladders to replace light bulbs and filters from air conditioning equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English on cleaning and equipment operation.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program or receipt of Special Diploma.
• Preferred: A minimum of two (2) years of successful work experience with Broward County Public Schools in the position of facilities serviceperson aide.
• Preferred: Bilingual skills.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $15.84 - $27.29 per hour. Shift Differential (if applicable): $0.35 for Facilities Service Night Shift. New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range.

Schedule

Work Calendar: 261 Day Calendar.