Head Facilities Serviceperson ( Elementary School )

POSITION GOAL

To perform semi-skilled work in all areas of responsibility for the proper operation of the mechanical system such as air conditioning, boilers, and pumps; understand and practice energy conservation, as well as direct and participate in the cleaning, orderliness, safety and upkeep of the school in a responsible and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Facilities Serviceperson (Elementary)shall carry out the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

• Prepare school for daily opening, including opening doors, turning on lights, and insuring the air conditioning system is working properly.

• Prepare cleaning schedule for the balance of the custodial staff and effect direct supervision of all custodial personnel; conduct training classes for all custodial employees in the proper use of tools, equipment, and supplies.

• Requisition, schedule materials, store, and issue necessary cleaning supplies.

• Be responsible for the display of the flags in accordance with standard procedures inside and outside of the building.

• Ensure that an energetic safety program is in effect to include proper storage of supplies in order to eliminate possible fire and safety hazards.

• Perform minor maintenance in all trades and report maintenance needs, as required, to properly and completely maintain buildings, equipment, and grounds.

• Assemble and repair desks, chairs, tables, and other furniture.

• Check all buildings daily for vandalism and make report.

• perform the duties of the Facilities Serviceperson.

• Inform supervisor of needed supplies. Recognize building equipment, mechanical equipment and structural problems which require servicing or maintenance. Inform immediate supervisor of needs or call in maintenance work orders as directed by facility administrator.

• Practice safety continuously and ensure that a safe working area exists.

• Participate, successfully, in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments.

• Complete all projects in a competent manner and ensure proper recording of time and materials.

• Perform all duties which require extensive physical effort, such as climbing, lifting, pulling, etc., which requires the physical ability to lift, on average, up to fifty-five (55) pounds.

• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.

• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.

• Perform other duties required by the principal/administrator or designee.

• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program. Three (3) years of industrial, commercial, or educational facility experience. Extensive knowledge in the proper operation of vacuums, washers, and buffing equipment; must be able to impart this knowledge to all subordinates. Must be able to schedule assignments and instruct his/her staff in the correct methods of energy conservation procedures. Considerable knowledge of the procedures and scheduling needed to provide the proper care for all types of floors and proper sanitation. Physically able to help in the cleaning which includes working from ladders. Must be able to assume responsibility and follow both written and oral instructions. Must complete the Professional and Master Facilities Service job related training programs, conducted by Human Resource Development, prior to applying for the position. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action up to and including demotion, as per Article 2 of the Federation of Public Employees (Facilities Service, Maintenance, Transportation, and Security Specialists) Bargaining Agreement. Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: NN-021.

SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Hourly Rate: $21.58 - $25.53 per hour

Work Calendar: 261

NOTE: New Hires will be hired at the Minimum of the assigned Salary Range

Please Note:

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