School Facilities Lead Custodian

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a Facilities Custodian at Silver Ridge Elementary in Davie, FL to maintain cleanliness and safety of the building. You will operate boilers, perform minor repairs, and supervise custodial tasks as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of facility experience, and the ability to lead staff in the absence of the Head Custodian, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and energy conservation.

Qualifications

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED.
• Three (3) years of industrial, commercial, or educational facility experience.
• Ability to follow standard custodial practices.
• Must be able to act as Head Custodian in absence.
• Plan and direct the work of others; knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Understand and practice energy conservation.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders.
• Operate heavy duty floor scrubbing and rug shampooing equipment.
• Complete the Professional and Master Facilities Service job training prior to applying.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

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 facilities serviceperson, 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 in training programs to increase skill and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Complete projects with proper recording of time and materials.
• Perform duties requiring physical effort, such as climbing, lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Review current developments and technical information relevant to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Perform other duties required by the principal or designee.
• Follow federal and state laws and School Board policies.

Skills

Follow custodial practices

Safety awareness

Leadership in absence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Facilities service training program

Tools

Ladders

Cleaning equipment

Light bulb replacement tools

Job description

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a Facilities Custodian at Silver Ridge Elementary in Davie, FL to maintain cleanliness and safety of the building. You will operate boilers, perform minor repairs, and supervise custodial tasks as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of facility experience, and the ability to lead staff in the absence of the Head Custodian, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and energy conservation.