Facilities Serviceperson & Grounds Maint

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 conditions of the building and grounds upkeep and repair in a responsible and accurate manner.

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

• Clean all areas inside and outside the school as directed.
• Perform scheduled work according to custodial standards.
• Wash and sanitize sinks toilets showers plumbing fixtures and other restroom/shower room facilities and replenish supplies of soap towels etc.
• Empty heavy containers of trash and debris from offices classrooms hallways repair shops etc. carry garbage cans and compactor bags to dumpster and dispose of properly.
• Mow lawn and trim hedges shrubs trees etc. using riding or push mower weed eaters edgers hand tools or other appropriate equipment.
• Replace light bulbs or florescent lights clean fixtures wash windows trim trees etc.
• Operate heavy equipment to sweep mop brush vacuum strip and wax and otherwise clean floors walls walkways and other building surfaces.
• Dust wipe wash and wax furniture such as desks chairs tables filing cabinets etc. and perform minor repair work as needed.
• Pick up and dispose of debris from yards walkways parking lots etc.
• Plant flowers bushes trees and other items as directed.
• Maintain equipment in a satisfactory condition by sharpening blades lubricating parts properly cleaning as necessary and storing them safely and securely.
• 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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

• Experience in custodial work and other trades such as sprinkler repair and upkeep lawn maintenance trimming and fertilizing.
• 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 operate labor saving devices such as shampoo and scrubbing machines wet and dry vacuums plus other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to do heavy lifting climb ladders.
• 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.
• Bilingual skills.

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.

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.

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-011