CUSTODIAL WORKER - 64002992

Florida; Port Saint Joe (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal  H

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Custodial Worker to maintain clean and safe facilities in Port St. Joe, FL. The role includes vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, debris removal, and light maintenance such as replacing bulbs and filters.

You will also handle supplies, assist with inventory, and coordinate with maintenance teams as needed. Experience in cleaning and a willingness to travel or move between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience with routine cleaning and light maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings clean and orderly, perform heavy cleaning duties, and remove rubbish.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors; clean restrooms; dust and polish surfaces.
• Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies; assist with annual inventory.
• Move furniture and equipment; lift up to 50 pounds; climb ladders as needed.
• Deliver supplies between departments and clinic sites; coordinate with maintenance staff.
• Submit timesheets and complete training online; report damages and safety concerns.

Skills

Cleaning compliance

Safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Inventory management

Job description

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Requisition No:884829

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: CUSTODIAL WORKER - 64002992

Job posting category “Anticipated Vacancy” (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is work keeping buildings in clean and orderly condition. Performing heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning debris from sidewalk. Travel required.

Responsible for vacuuming, sweeping and/or mopping floors.

Responsible for emptying all garbage containers on a daily basis, assuring that garbage is separated as required by local ordinances.

Responsible for cleaning all restrooms; sinks, toilets, mirrors and restocking paper towels, bathroom tissue and soap.

Responsible for dusting and polishing furniture, filing cabinets, countertops and window sills. Responsible for cleaning glass windows and doors.

Responsible for performing light maintenance duties, including but not limited to: painting, replacing light bulbs, door locks, air filters on heating and air units, minor furniture repairs, replacing ceiling tiles, etc

Responsible for keeping janitorial supplies in stock and maintaining inventory of supplies. Assists with annual inventory of supplies and equipment.

Performs monthly inspection of fire extinguishers and documents inspection on attached tags.

Moves furniture and equipment as required. Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and climb ladders in order to perform the essential duties of this position.

Maintains general order of storage building and contents.

Delivers supplies and equipment between departments and clinic sites as needed. Runs errands as needed.

Coordinates with County Maintenance staff for building, equipment and vehicle services needed by that department.

Responsible for general outside building and grounds maintenance, including but not limited to: scheduling lawncare and outside window cleaning. Keeps debris picked up. Applies insecticides, ant killer, etc as needed.

Electronically submits timesheets and completes training via computer.

Notifies supervisor of damages to structure equipment, etc. Notifies supervisor of finding, recommendations, suggestions, and/or comments regarding building safety, repairs and maintenance, aesthetics, etc. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Performs routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques.

Qualifications:

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Preferred

• Valid Class E Driver's License required
• At a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent education

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

2475 Garrison Ave

Port St. Joe, Fl 32456

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location: PORT ST JOE, FL, US, 32456 EASTPOINT, FL, US, 32328 WEWAHITCHKA, FL, US, 32465 CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322 ST GEORGE ISL, FL, US, 32328 APALACHICOLA, FL, US, 32320

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.