City of Winter Haven –
The Building Service Worker is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and cleanliness of our City facilities. This role ensures that these facilities are kept in excellent condition for our guests and employees.
- Job Title: Building Service Worker
- Category: Full-Time
- Application Closing Date: August 14, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
- Application: Click Here
Salary and Benefits:
- $14.55 Per Hour Minimum
- Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
- 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
- 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
- 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
- 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
- Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services
Essential Job Functions:
Performs moderately heavy manual work in cleaning and maintaining the appearance of the WHRCC; may operate a city vehicle to travel to various locations throughout the City to perform required work. Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors. Dusts and polishes furniture. Washes windows, woodwork, restrooms, washrooms to include toilets and fixtures in buildings. Collects and disposes of trash and litter from building and grounds. Replaces burned out light bulbs. Repairs minor defects in walls and paints same. Assists in making other minor repairs to buildings and equipment as necessary. Moves office furniture and equipment from place to place as requested. Refills paper towels and soap dispensers in washrooms and work areas. Sweeps and generally cleans sidewalks and other outside areas around the buildings. Sets up and takes down furniture and equipment for special programs and events. Assists in monitoring the facility and coordinating customers’ needs during events/functions; exhibits excellent customer skills while performing work. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in custodial work.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; and to carry out tasks without constant supervision.
- Physical agility, strength, and flexibility sufficient to perform the essential job functions of a custodian without risking the health or safety of oneself or others.
Minimum Education & Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Agricultural, construction, and landscaping experience with emphasis on turf and landscaping equipment operation.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.
Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.
- Note: While the Winter Haven Recreation & Culture Center is under construction, the Building Service Worker will be trained at the Advent Fieldhouse & Conference Center (approximately for 18 months).
Physical / Environmental Factors:
- Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to perform the essential job functions in the work environment.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
