Custodian (Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) Business Operations Division)

Custodian

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Custodian. This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

Requirements and preferences include:

• A self-motivated, detail-oriented, and commercially experienced custodian to perform building and grounds custodial work and assist in performing emergency activities.
• The candidate will primarily be responsible for maintaining WWS building and grounds clean, neat, and in a safe manner that meets organizational standards.
• Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Performs routine cleaning tasks, such as washing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, dusting, and removing trash.
• Performs heavy duty cleaning tasks on areas such as restrooms, locker rooms, sidewalks, windows, and building walls.
• Performs floor treatment utilizing specialty equipment.
• Performs a variety of light maintenance activities and custodial project work, such as pressure cleaning, replacing dispensers, and changing light bulbs.
• Cleans, organizes, and maintains custodial storage areas.
• Inspects areas for cleanliness and supplies. Replenishes supplies, as needed.
• Maintains inventory of a variety of cleaning products, supplies, and equipment.
• Cuts grass on adjoining lawns; collects litter and sweeps walkways around buildings.
• Moves and sets up furniture; prepares rooms for scheduled programs and activities.
• Utilizes a variety of janitorial tools and equipment, and specialty cleaning equipment, such as pressure cleaners, floor scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, and extension poles.
• Performs a variety of security related duties in accordance with established security procedures, as needed.
• Cleans building surfaces with varying heights and difficulty.
• Performs related work as assigned.

The position requires the use of cell phone, tablet, and work order tracking software. Candidate must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and perform cleaning from an aerial lift. Shift will be assigned based on operational needs.

General description:

Performs a variety of custodial and related maintenance duties in an assigned area or building. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum education and experience requirements:

Requires three (3) months in commercial cleaning, custodial work and related maintenance work or closely related experience.

Special certifications and licenses:

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences:

• Associate, Bachelor, or Vocational Degree in related field.
• License or Certification in Plumbing or Carpentry
• Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) Certification or equivalent
• Any of the following Certifications: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Certification (BPC); IJCSA Chemical Hazards Certification (CHC); IJCSA Carpet Cleaning Certification; IJCSA Customer Service Certification (CSC); IJCSA Biohazard Cleaning Certification (BCC); or IJCSA Mold Inspection & Remediation Services Certification (MIRS)
• CMI ISSA Advanced Custodial Technician Certification or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience using Maximo, DataSplice, or a similar maintenance management software.
• 1+ years of documented knowledge and work experience in one or more of the following areas: occupational exposure, chemical disinfection, biohazard precautions, and Personal Protective Equipment (purposes and types).
• 1+ years of documented custodial work experience in an industrial/commercial/plant setting.
• 1+ years of documented knowledge and work experience using janitorial services software CompuClean or similar software

Scope of work:

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs and buffs floors; cleans walls, ceilings, and woodwork; washes windows.
• Cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies.
• Dusts; empties waste baskets; changes light bulbs.
• Moves and sets up furniture; prepares rooms for scheduled programs and activities.
• Operates and cleans manual elevators.
• Cuts grass on adjoining lawns; collects litter and sweeps walks around public buildings.
• Cleans offices, break rooms, halls, stairways, and similar areas in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the public and other staff.
• Performs a variety of light maintenance activities in order to maintain a safe, clean work environment, facilitate ongoing operations, and maintain day-to-day services.
• Maintains inventory of a variety of cleaning products and supplies.
• May perform a variety of security related duties in accordance with established security procedures.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

Work environment:

Physical demands:

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards (work environment): Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals; explosives; violence.

Special information:

County core values:

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance:

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make an accommodation request.

County-wide emergency responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide employee responsibilities:

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex