Maintenance Worker FT

Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 36671 - 58527

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker in the Building Services unit within the Libraries Division. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment within the library system. This position may be assigned to any location within the Libraries Division based on operational needs

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of custodial and related maintenance duties in the Libraries Building Services unit under general supervision. This position will perform task essential to the maintenance of a clean safe and welcoming library environment. Work includes locating lifting moving and installation related activities of furniture fixtures and equipment utilized in the Countys Library addition this position performs setup for special events as needed. This position may also use basic hand and power tools safely in the assembly of furniture carts shelving and other library equipment.

This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires three (3) months in maintenance or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

Vocational Training (maintenance and/or repair/accredited course/apprenticeship in building maintenance)
Associates Degree or higher
Forklift Certificate
Scissor Lift Certificate
Aerial Lift Certificate
Maintenance of Traffic Certificate (MOT)
Two (2) plus years Experience with pressure washer genie lift and power tools
Two (2) plus years Experience with painting commercial/governmental buildings
Experience with assembling furniture

SCOPE OF WORK

General Description
Performs a variety of general building and grounds related maintenance and repairs at an assigned facility.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Maintains grounds and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable clean and safe.

Performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean safe environment for the public and County employees minimize major repair/replacement costs and/or extend the useful life of equipment/fixtures.

Cleans offices break rooms restrooms halls shop areas pavilions sidewalks in order to provide a clean sanitary and safe environment for the public and other staff; moves a variety of furniture and related items in order to relocate/rearrange work stations/offices set up for meetings activities and events.

Interacts with the public and/or other County employees in order to give directions/information explain work activities/procedures identify their service needs and/or resolve day-to-day operational issues.

Sets out temporary traffic control devices at the work site in order to provide a safe work environment and facilitate safe efficient traffic flow.

Prepares a variety of log sheets in order to document work activities track equipment usage and provide summary information to management.

Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed extend the useful life of the equipment minimize down time and minimize major repair/replacement costs.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking standing stooping lifting digging pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.

Action Oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm working quickly and without undue oversight.

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about and adheres to most policies procedures and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly communicates status and addresses any errors.

Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others insights advice or instruction grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness

Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker in the Building Services unit within the Libraries Division. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment within the library system. This position may be as...