Requisition No: 801858

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FACILITIES SERVICES SPECIALIST - 64003475

Position Number: 64003475

Salary: $1,200.00-$1,433.57 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2023

Please ensure to explain any work you have done or skills you have to support your knowledge with or ability to perform the responsibilities listed below. Provide this information in your work history and/or resume.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists General Services Manager with overall Facilities Program maintenance needs for the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County.
• Maintains regular contact/communication with immediate supervisor and the Clinic supervisor on all matters relating to building habitability and maintenance issues.
• Performs maintenance, inspections, repairs, grounds services, and custodial services at designated facilities using appropriate tools/materials and methods.
• Assists in the oversight of and performs troubleshooting and light maintenance of HVAC systems (including chiller systems), electrical and plumbing projects/repairs.
• Performs floor maintenance, sanitation, and environmental support services, and keeps the facility clean.
• Cleans and stocks restrooms daily and maintains and orders replenishment of custodial supplies for all areas.
• Assists with the proper training, handling and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Handles and disposes biomedical waste in accordance with established standards.
• Serves as a liaison with County Facilities, County Risk Management, County Fleet Services, and other County departments that interact with the Facilities program of the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County.
• Initiates Work Orders for submission to County Facilities Management.
• Completes Facilities-related purchase orders in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system.
• Assists in the oversight of building renovations/improvements, including building fixtures; leads projects through to completion as assigned.
• Coordinates renovation/improvement planning with involved staff, supervisors, and vendors.
• Assists with the coordination of internal planning among Florida Department of Health in Brevard County staff for details regarding the construction, relocation into, and post-occupancy facility needs of new construction and build-outs of shell spaces.
• Attends and participates in Construction Committee meetings scheduled with DOH Design and Construction Project Manager, Project Architects, and the Construction Management team.
• Oversees DOH-Brevard’s non-Environmental Health fleet of vehicles to ensure they are properly functioning and contain necessary registration, insurance, and local procedural information.
• Member of the Safety Committee; assists chair of committee to ensure quarterly facility safety inspection checks are performed and documented.
• Assists General Services Manager with coordinating Facilities response prior to, during, and after a community disaster.
• May be responsible for properly transporting vaccines and other emergency supplies to various locations throughout the county, including Central Stores and hurricane shelters.
• Must respond to maintenance emergencies, including after hours and in preparation for inclement weather.
• Performs other duties as assigned, and at locations as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic computer skills. Knowledge of working with Windows, Edge, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of reading basic blueprints. Ability to properly use chemicals and cleaning materials. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unaided and up to 150 pounds using hand trucks. Ability to perform minor repair work. Ability to use cleaning equipment, including vacuum, auto-scrubbers, buffers, wet-vacuum, mops, buckets, and other general cleaning equipment. Knowledge of and ability to use hand-tools and simple power/shop tools, including drill, electric screwdriver, and saws. Ability to work independently. Basic knowledge of vehicles, including how to check fluids. Knowledge of and ability to read and to understand the English language. Ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Able to lift at least 40 pounds unaided and up to 150 pounds using mechanical devices.
• Able to stand on a ladder, reach out above head, stop, climb, squat, push, pull, lift, carry, crawl or bend on a frequent basis to perform maintenance duties.
• Valid driver’s license. If out of state, Florida license required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Custodial experience.
• Biomedical waste handling experience.
• Experience working with blueprints and/or construction plans.
• Experience working with computers with Microsoft Windows / Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with power tools and hand tools.
• Experience purchasing supplies in a business setting.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County – Viera Clinic, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.