City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary: $14.26 Hourly
Location : FL, FL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: SE019-53
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
Closing Date: 10/24/2025 10:23 AM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants: 300
POSITION SUMMARY
STARTING PAY RATE: $14.26
The employee in this role performs manual work picking up trash and debris, removing graffiti, cleaning trash cans, emptying receptacles, sweeping, mopping, stocking bathrooms with supplies, and/or minor building maintenance and repairs. Performs semi-skilled facility maintenance duties, which includes minor repairs of building systems, cleaning restrooms, trash pick-up, etc.
NOTE: Please note that your application is part of a pool of candidates who are interested in the position. Your candidacy will be considered alongside other qualified applicants, and selections will be made as vacancies arise. Only those candidates who best meet the requirements of the position will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crouch, climb and kneel in performing a variety of job-related tasks.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications will be reviewed and the hiring authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects the best match of experience for the position.
All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
Click for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.
Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click for more information or to see if you qualify.
In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
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Which position are you interested in?
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Candidates will be required to successfully complete a fingerprint/background screening inclusive of medical prior to employment. Are you willing and able to participate in this process?
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I understand that selections will be made as vacancies arise.
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Location : FL, FL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: SE019-53
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
Closing Date: 10/24/2025 10:23 AM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants: 300
POSITION SUMMARY
STARTING PAY RATE: $14.26
The employee in this role performs manual work picking up trash and debris, removing graffiti, cleaning trash cans, emptying receptacles, sweeping, mopping, stocking bathrooms with supplies, and/or minor building maintenance and repairs. Performs semi-skilled facility maintenance duties, which includes minor repairs of building systems, cleaning restrooms, trash pick-up, etc.
NOTE: Please note that your application is part of a pool of candidates who are interested in the position. Your candidacy will be considered alongside other qualified applicants, and selections will be made as vacancies arise. Only those candidates who best meet the requirements of the position will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Cleans and maintains rooms and bathrooms; performs trash removal; stocks bathrooms with supplies
- Respond to staff requests of janitorial and manual help; moves heavy loads; assembles and installs furniture
- Performs minor repairs and equipment maintenance
- Cleans parking lot; collects litter and sweep walks around City buildings; trims trees, pull weeds; cleans sidewalks, cleans and mops entrance and lobby
- Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and buffs floors; cleans walls, ceilings, and woodwork; washes windows
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- No experience required.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crouch, climb and kneel in performing a variety of job-related tasks.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications will be reviewed and the hiring authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects the best match of experience for the position.
All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
Click for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.
Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click for more information or to see if you qualify.
In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
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Which position are you interested in?
- Custodian
- Recreation Maintenance Worker
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Candidates will be required to successfully complete a fingerprint/background screening inclusive of medical prior to employment. Are you willing and able to participate in this process?
- Yes
- No
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I understand that selections will be made as vacancies arise.
- Yes
- No
Required Question