FACILITIES SERVICEPERSON & GROUNDS MAINT

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a custodial worker at the Whiddon-Rogers Education Center to perform heavy cleaning, mopping, stripping, refinishing and related duties, ensuring safe conditions of the building and grounds.

You'll follow custodial standards, operate cleaning equipment, wash restrooms, manage waste, perform lawn maintenance, replace light bulbs, and assist with repairs, while adhering to safety rules and BCPS policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work and other trades such as sprinkler repair and upkeep, lawn maintenance, trimming and fertilizing.
• Ability to complete the Basic Facilities Service job related training program and receive a Basic Facilities Service certification within probationary period.
• Ability to operate labor saving devices such as shampoo and scrubbing machines, wet and dry vacuums, plus other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to do heavy lifting, climb ladders.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas inside and outside the school, as directed.
• Perform scheduled work according to custodial standards.
• Wash and sanitize sinks, toilets, showers, plumbing fixtures and other restroom/shower room facilities and replenish supplies of soap, towels, etc.
• Empty heavy containers of trash and debris from offices, classrooms, hallways, repair shops, etc., carry garbage cans, and compactor bags to dumpster and dispose of properly.
• Mow lawn and trim hedges, shrubs, trees, etc., using riding or push mower, weed eaters, edgers, hand tools or other appropriate equipment.
• Replace light bulbs or florescent lights, clean fixtures, wash windows, trim trees, etc.
• Operate heavy equipment to sweep, mop, brush, vacuum, strip and wax and otherwise clean floors, walls, walkways and other building surfaces.
• Dust, wipe, wash and wax furniture such as desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, etc. and perform minor repair work, as needed.
• Pick up and dispose of debris from yards, walkways, parking lots, etc.
• Plant flowers, bushes, trees and other items, as directed.
• Maintain equipment in a satisfactory condition by sharpening blades, lubricating parts properly, cleaning, as necessary, and storing them safely and securely.
• 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 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.

Skills

Custodial experience

Grounds maintenance

English comprehension

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shampoo machines

Scrubbing machines

Wet/dry vacuums

Job description

Requisition ID: 24640

Work Location: WHIDDON-ROGERS EDUCATION CENTER

City: FT LAUDERDALE

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 conditions of the building and grounds upkeep and repair in a responsible and accurate manner.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Clean all areas inside and outside the school, as directed.
• Perform scheduled work according to custodial standards.
• Wash and sanitize sinks, toilets, showers, plumbing fixtures and other restroom/shower room facilities and replenish supplies of soap, towels, etc.
• Empty heavy containers of trash and debris from offices, classrooms, hallways, repair shops, etc., carry garbage cans, and compactor bags to dumpster and dispose of properly.
• Mow lawn and trim hedges, shrubs, trees, etc., using riding or push mower, "weed eaters", edgers, hand tools or other appropriate equipment.
• Replace light bulbs or florescent lights, clean fixtures, wash windows, trim trees, etc.
• Operate heavy equipment to sweep, mop, brush, vacuum, strip and wax and otherwise clean floors, walls, walkways and other building surfaces.
• Dust, wipe, wash and wax furniture such as desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, etc. and perform minor repair work, as needed.
• Pick up and dispose of debris from yards, walkways, parking lots, etc.
• Plant flowers, bushes, trees and other items, as directed.
• Maintain equipment in a satisfactory condition by sharpening blades, lubricating parts properly, cleaning, as necessary, and storing them safely and securely.
• 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 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

• Experience in custodial work and other trades such as sprinkler repair and upkeep, lawn maintenance, trimming and fertilizing.
• 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 operate labor saving devices such as shampoo and scrubbing machines, wet and dry vacuums, plus other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to do heavy lifting, climb ladders.
• 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.
• 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

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.

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.

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-011

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09/15/2026 - Open Until Filled

Work Calendar

261 Day Cal

Pay Grade

FA1405

Classification

Nonexempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $17.51 - $28.58 per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable): /

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