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Maintenance Worker FT
Broward County
Libraries Bldg Services
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Salary
$17.63 - $28.14
per hour
Type
Full Time
More Maintenance & Trades jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves keeping library buildings and grounds clean, safe, and welcoming by doing tasks like cleaning rooms, maintaining landscapes, moving furniture, and setting up for events.
It also includes minor repairs and using tools to assemble equipment.
A good fit would be someone with basic hands-on experience in maintenance who is reliable, physically able to lift and move items, and comfortable working in a public library setting.
Key Requirements
- Three months of experience in maintenance or a closely related field
- Valid Florida Class E Driver's License
- Ability to perform custodial duties including cleaning offices, restrooms, and public areas
- Skills in grounds maintenance and landscaping to keep areas clean and safe
- Experience with lifting, moving, and installing furniture, fixtures, and equipment
- Proficiency in using basic hand and power tools for assembly and repairs
- Capability to set up for events and interact with the public to resolve issues
Full Job Description
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker in the Building Services unit within the Libraries Division.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment within the library system. This position may be assigned to any location within the Libraries Division based on operational needs
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of custodial and related maintenance duties in the Libraries Building Services unit under general supervision.
This position will perform task essential to the maintenance of a clean, safe, and welcoming library environment.
Work includes locating, lifting, moving, and installation related activities of furniture, fixtures and equipment utilized in the County's Library system.
In addition, this position performs setup for special events as needed.
This position may also use basic hand and power tools safely in the assembly of furniture, carts, shelving, and other library equipment.This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires three (3) months in maintenance or closely related experience.Special Certifications and Licenses RequiredPossess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.Preferences
• Vocational Training (maintenance and/or repair/accredited course/apprenticeship in building maintenance)
• Associate's Degree or higher
• Forklift Certificate
• Scissor Lift Certificate
• Aerial Lift Certificate
• Maintenance of Traffic Certificate (MOT)
• Two (2) plus years' Experience with pressure washer, genie lift, and power tools
• Two (2) plus years' Experience with painting commercial/governmental buildings
• Experience with assembling furniture
Requirements
General Description
Performs a variety of general building and grounds related maintenance and repairs at an assigned facility.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
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.
Maintains grounds and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable, clean, and safe.
Performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and County employees, minimize major repair/replacement costs, and/or extend the useful life of equipment/fixtures.
Cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, halls, shop areas, pavilions, sidewalks, in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the public and other staff; moves a variety of furniture and related items in order to relocate/rearrange work stations/offices, set up for meetings, activities, and events.
Interacts with the public and/or other County employees in order to give directions/information, explain work activities/procedures, identify their service needs, and/or resolve day-to-day operational issues.
Sets out temporary traffic control devices at the work site in order to provide a safe work environment and facilitate safe, efficient traffic flow.
Prepares a variety of log sheets in order to document work activities, track equipment usage, and provide summary information to management.
Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed, extend the useful life of the equipment, minimize down time, and minimize major repair/replacement costs.
Performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications
Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
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 exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.
Additional Information
Competencies- Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness
Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them.
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.
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 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management 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.
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