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

Salary : $31,732.69 - $50,645.30 Annually
Location : WWS Copans, 2555 W Copans Rd., Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1414417
Department: PW WWS Bus Ops Facil & Ground
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Custodian

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) Business Operations Division, Facilities and Grounds Services Section, is seeking a qualified self-motivated, detailed-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
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.


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
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.


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)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.


Involves routine and frequent exposureto toxic/caustic chemicals; explosives; violence.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.

• 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.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
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County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: 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, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
01


In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Please note: Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your applications?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least three (3) months of direct work experience in commercial cleaning, custodial work and related maintenance work or closely related experience?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a valid Florida Driver's license in good standing?

• Yes
• No

04


From the list below, please select all custodial activities that you have directly performed in a professional environment and ensure they are documented in your application's work experience.

• Commercial daily cleaning of restrooms, offices, break rooms, hallways, stairways, and other areas
• Commercial disinfection and decontamination of offices and workstations
• Floor treatment using specialized janitorial equipment (i.e scrubbing, buffing, waxing, etc)
• Commercial window cleaning
• Furniture cleaning, including fabric spot cleaning
• Pressure cleaning
• Light maintenance activities
• Maintaining inventory of cleaning products, supplies, and equipment
• Inspecting areas for cleanliness and supplies
• None of the above

05


Rate your proficiency level using smart devices such as cell phones and tablets to document and track custodial work.

• Entry-level
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• No experience

06


Please describe your direct work experience and/or training in utilizing work order software, such as CompuClean or Maximo, to document and track custodial work (i.e., rate your proficiency level, name of the software, years of experience). Ensure experience is documented in your application.
07


What is your highest level of education earned from an accredited college/university, license or certification? (Your selection(s) are subject to verification).

• Vocational Degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• 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
• Not applicable

08


Do you possess any of the following skills? Please select all that apply. Skills should be easily identifiable in work history.

• One (1) or more years of experience using Maximo, DataSplice, or a similar work order management software
• One (1) or more 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)
• One (1) or more years of documented work experience in an industrial or plant setting
• One (1) or more years of documented knowledge and work experience using janitorial services software CompuClean or similar software
• Not Applicable

09


This position performs manual duties which involve standing, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, turning, climbing ladders and stairs, kneeling, twisting, performing simple and powerful grasping, pushing, pulling, performing fine hand and finger manipulations, safely lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to fifty (50) lbs. or use of appropriate lifting equipment and techniques for heavier items. Will you be able to perform such work with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

10


All WWS employees are considered essential personnel during a declared emergency, such as a hurricane, and may be called to work at any time to perform emergency-related functions as needed. Are you able to fulfill this responsibility?

• Yes
• No

Required Question