ASSISTANT HEAD FACILTIES SERVICEPERSON ( HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL )

$44,096 - $61,526/Yr

Broward County Public Schools - Miramar, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miramar, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Head Facilities Serviceperson is responsible for supervising and participating in the cleaning program of high school and vocational facilities. This role involves ensuring cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of the facilities while operating various mechanical systems. The position requires collaboration with the head facilities serviceperson and involves instructing subordinate personnel, monitoring equipment, and performing minor repairs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review work performed by Facilities Serviceperson and other employees assigned to the shift as assigned by the Head Custodian.
• Instruct subordinate personnel in the proper use of supplies, equipment, chemicals, ladders and safety procedures.
• Perform the duties of Facilities Serviceperson.
• Activate, monitor, adjust and turn off boilers, air conditioning equipment, power sources, etc.
• Climb steps and ladders to change light bulbs and effect minor repairs when directed by the head custodian, principal and/or administrator of the school/center.
• Verify the security of the school prior to departure: close and lock gates, inspect the school perimeter, activate security devices, lock doors, etc.
• 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.
• Perform the duties of the Head Facilities Serviceperson for vacation and other non-extended periods of time.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to follow standard custodial practices.
• Ability to act as Head Custodian in his/her absence.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of others; prepare work programs and schedules.
• Considerable knowledge of all cleaning materials, preparation, and proper use of all cleaning equipment.
• Understanding and practice of energy conservation.
• Physically able to climb and work from ladders.
• Ability to assume responsibility and follow both written and oral instructions.
• Physically able to operate heavy duty floor scrubbing and rug shampooing equipment.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills preferred.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.