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The Broward County Public Schools is a reputable educational institution committed to fostering a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and the wider school community. As one of the prominent school districts in Florida, Broward County Public Schools is dedicated to high standards of operations and maintenance across its numerous facilities. It strives to maintain schools and buildings that are in excellent condition to support the educational mission and enhance the overall experience of everyone involved. With a focus on safety, cleanliness, and efficiency, this institution ensures that its facilities are conducive to learning and well-being. The role of the Facilities Serviceperson within Broward County Public Schools is a vital position responsible for semi-skilled custodial duties aimed at maintaining the cleanliness, orderliness, appearance, and safety of school environments. This position involves heavy cleaning tasks such as mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, and other maintenance duties assigned to ensure a hygienic and well-maintained setting across various school areas, including cafeterias, restrooms, offices, gymnasiums, hallways, and outdoor areas. The Facilities Serviceperson supports school operations by disposing of trash correctly, operating heavy equipment, performing minor repairs, and maintaining custodial supplies and equipment. This is a nonexempt position classified under pay grade FA1401, offering an hourly wage ranging from $15.84 to $27.29, with a night shift differential of $0.35 per hour if applicable. New hires will commence employment at the minimum salary of the assigned range. The job follows the 261-day work calendar established by the School Board of Broward County. The Facilities Serviceperson position requires adherence to safety protocols and compliance with federal and state laws as well as school board policies. Additionally, ongoing training and professional development are encouraged to enhance skills related to custodial and maintenance tasks. Overall, this role is critical for ensuring that Broward County Public Schools provides clean and safe learning environments that meet established custodial standards. The Facilities Serviceperson works closely with supervisors and maintenance teams to identify and report mechanical or structural issues requiring attention. This position demands a strong work ethic, physical stamina, ability to operate various cleaning equipment, and good communication skills to collaborate effectively with coworkers and supervisors. It is a demanding but rewarding role that directly contributes to the quality and safety of school facilities, supporting the district's commitment to excellence in education and community service.

• 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