CUSTODIAN

Custodian Position

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Custodian. This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time. Specifically, this position involves semi-skilled manual work maintaining, cleaning, and restocking facilities at Port Everglades : Employee provides janitorial services, cleaning, and maintaining facilities orderly. Work involves public contact and requires a neat appearance and a positive attitude. Work is performed in accordance with established practices pertaining to Port-owned and operated buildings. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor, but the employee will be required to work independently as necessary. Work is inspected while in progress and upon completion.

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. Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment. Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.

Preferences : 6+ months of experience operating cleaning machinery such as buffers, floor scrubbers, etc.

Scope of work includes sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and buffing floors; cleaning walls, ceilings, and woodwork; washing windows. Cleaning restrooms and replenishing supplies. Dusting; emptying waste baskets; changing light bulbs. Moving and setting up furniture; preparing rooms for scheduled programs and activities. Operating and cleaning manual elevators. Cutting grass on adjoining lawns; collecting litter and sweeping walks around public buildings. Cleaning offices, break rooms, halls, stairways, and similar areas in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the public and other staff. Performing a variety of light maintenance activities in order to maintain a safe, clean work environment, facilitate ongoing operations, and maintain day-to-day services. Maintaining 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 include action oriented, plans and aligns, ensures accountability, drives results, communicates effectively, collaborates, customer focus, instills trust, and values differences. 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 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. 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. 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.