Requisition No : 826922

Agency : Department of Health

Working Title : OPS LABORER TECHNICIAN - 64853841

Pay Plan : Temp

Position Number : 64853841

Salary : $16.50 per hour

Posting Closing Date : 05 / 15 / 2024

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Your Specific Responsibilities

• Mops / vacuums all interior areas daily. Examples of this include : clinical areas, exam rooms, offices, and lobbies.
• Cleans and stocks restrooms daily and maintains and orders replenishment of custodial supplies for all areas.
• Maintains main entries in neat, acceptable standard to present a good image of Department of Health and in accordance with established standards identified by supervisor.
• Uses, mixes, and stores chemicals in accordance with safe and proper procedures.
• Performs floor maintenance, sanitation, and environmental support services, and keeps the facility clean.
• Handles and disposes biomedical waste in accordance with established standards.
• Disposes of yard waste and ensures grounds are maintained to acceptable standards. This includes use of common yard tools.
• Inspects work areas to determine work required. Performs light maintenance and repair functions
• Replaces light bulbs and air filters in accordance with established schedules and performs other light maintenance associated with the custodial duties.

Examples include : use of power tools, hand tools, etc.

• Performs other duties, as assigned, and at locations as needed, during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• 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.
• Maintains regular contact with his immediate supervisor and the Clinic supervisor on all matters relating to building habitability and maintenance issues.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Cleaning and light maintenance

Qualifications

Minimum

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds unaided and up to 150 pounds using mechanical devices
• Ability 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
• Florida Department of Health is required to work before, during, and / or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an

emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelter or performing other emergency duties

including but not limited to, response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural.

Preferred

Cleaning experience

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.

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

Where You Will Work

Viera, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available :

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and / or the serving HR office)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-14