Facilities Serviceperson

To 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 in a responsible and accurate manner.

The Facilities Serviceperson shall carry out the essential performance responsibilities listed below:

• Clean all areas assigned such as cafeteria restrooms offices gymnasium halls outside areas and others as scheduled and 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 and replenish supplies of soap towels etc.
• Replace light bulbs or florescent lights and clean fixtures; remove and clean filters.
• Dust wipe wash and wax furniture such as desks chairs tables filing cabinets chalkboards and trays etc. and perform minor repair work as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment in stripping and sealing floors in the gymnasium and on the stage; 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 a satisfactory condition by lubricating parts properly replacing rotary brushes cleaning as necessary and storing them 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 which require servicing or maintenance. Inform immediate supervisor of needs and call-in maintenance work orders as directed by facility administrator.
• Practice safety continuously and ensure that 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 the individuals 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 other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

• Ability to complete the Basic Facilities Service job related training program offered by Broward County Public Schools 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 plus 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.

• 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.

Majority of contact is with employees within the department utilizing communication skills requiring tact and courtesy to give or receive information directly related to performing the job.

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.

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

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: NN-009.