We are seeking a highly skilled Facilities Serviceperson to join our team at Broward County Public Schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of our schools and buildings.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform custodial work, operate labor-saving devices, and follow written and oral instructions in English. A standard high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a minimum of two years of experience in a similar role is preferred.

The Facilities Serviceperson will work closely with employees within the department, utilizing communication skills to give or receive information directly related to performing the job. The successful candidate will be able to work well with others, follow safety rules and procedures, and adhere to federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean all areas assigned, including cafeterias, restrooms, offices, gymnasiums, and outside areas.
• Empty trash and debris from offices, classrooms, and other areas.
• Sweep, mop, brush, vacuum, strip, and wax floors.
• Perform heavy lifting, such as removing garbage cans or compactor bags to the dumpster.
• Wash and sanitize sinks, toilets, showers, and other restroom facilities.
• Replace light bulbs and filters, and clean fixtures.
• Dust, wipe, wash, and wax furniture, and perform minor repair work as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as stripping and sealing floors in the gymnasium and on the stage.
• Move or transport school furniture, such as chairs, file cabinets, and desks.
• Change air conditioning filters routinely and clean vents as necessary.
• Maintain equipment in a satisfactory condition by lubricating parts properly, replacing rotary brushes, and cleaning as needed.
• Receive and assist with unloading supplies, furniture, and other materials.
• Inform supervisor of needed supplies and identify building equipment, mechanical equipment, and structural problems that require servicing or maintenance.
• Practice safety continuously and ensure a safe working area exists.
• Complete all projects in a competent manner by ensuring proper recording of time and materials used.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance individual skills and proficiency related to the 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.

Requirements:

• Ability to complete the Basic Facilities Service job-related training program and receive a Basic Facilities Service certification within the probationary period of employment.
• Ability to perform custodial work.
• Ability to operate labor-saving devices, such as shampoo and scrubbing machines, wet and dry vacuums, and other heavy labor-saving devices in the schools.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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