FACILITIES SERVICEPERSON

Broward County Public Schools; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools seeks a Facilities Serviceperson to maintain school buildings in Deerfield Beach. You will perform cleaning, waxing floors, restocking supplies, and basic repairs while following safety rules.

The role requires ability to lift heavy objects, operate floor care equipment, and work well with staff. Training leading to certification is provided during probation.

Qualifications

• Basic Facilities Service training program and certification within probationary period.
• Ability to perform custodial work.
• Operate scrubbing machines and vacuums in school environments.
• Heavy lifting and climbing ladders to replace bulbs and filters.
• Follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Work well with others and use basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean cafeterias, restrooms, offices, gym, halls and other areas to custodial standards.
• Empty trash, move debris to dumpsters and dispose properly.
• Sweep, mop, wax floors and maintain surfaces.
• Replace light bulbs and clean fixtures; maintain equipment.
• Move furniture and transport items as needed.
• Follow safety rules and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Custodial work

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

English instructions

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scrubbing machines

Shampoo machines

Wet/dry vacuums

Job description

POSITION GOAL

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 condition of schools and buildings in a responsible and accurate manner.

Requisition ID: 24138

Work Location: QUIET WATERS ELEMENTARY

City: DEERFIELD BEACH

Essential Performance Responsibilities

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

• Clean all areas assigned such as cafeteria, restrooms, offices, gymnasium, halls, outside areas, and others as scheduled and according to custodial standards.
• Empty containers of trash and debris from offices, classrooms, hallways, repair shops, etc., carry garbage cans, and compactor bags to dumpster and dispose of properly.
• Sweep, mop, brush, vacuum, strip and wax floors, including walls, walkways and other building surfaces.
• Perform heavy lifting such as removing garbage cans or compactor bags to the dumpster.
• Wash and sanitize sinks, toilets, showers, plumbing fixtures and other restroom/shower-room facilities and replenish supplies of soap, towels, etc.
• Replace light bulbs or florescent lights and clean fixtures; remove and clean filters.
• Dust, wipe, wash and wax furniture such as desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, chalkboards and trays, etc. and perform minor repair work, as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment in stripping and sealing floors in the gymnasium and on the stage; heavy duty wash and dry vacuums to prepare floors throughout the school/center.
• Replace light bulbs, fluorescent lamps, fuses, soap and towel receptacles and other worn or depleted items.
• Move or transport school furniture, such as chairs, file cabinets, desks, and television monitors.
• Change air conditioning filters routinely and clean vents, as necessary.
• Maintain equipment in a satisfactory condition by lubricating parts properly, replacing rotary brushes, cleaning, as necessary, and storing them safely and securely.
• Receive and assist with unloading supplies, furniture, etc. and store properly.
• 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's 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.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program or receipt of Special Diploma.
• A minimum of two (2) years of successful work experience with the Broward County Public Schools in the position of facilities serviceperson aide.
• Bilingual skills.

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.

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.

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

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-009.

Skills

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Advertisement Window: 08/13/2026 - Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 261 Day Cal

Pay Grade: FA1401

Classification: Nonexempt

Hourly Rate - $15.84 - $27.29 per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - $ 0.35 -Facilities Serv Nght Shft /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range