FACILITIES SERVICES SPECIALIST - 64081322

Requisition No: 880337 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FACILITIES SERVICES SPECIALIST - 64081322

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081322 

Salary:  $34,760.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Maintains cleanliness, safety, and overall upkeep of buildings and facilities.  Provides general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, washing sanitizing, cleaning of spills, and monitoring areas and supplies.  Empties trash and recycle bins, cleans mirrors, windows, glass, blinds, baseboards, walls to ensure overall clean and positive appearance. 

Daily Activities in Common Areas: Empty all trash receptacles (inside/outside) and place trash in dumpster. Replace liners in receptacles at least once per week or more often if necessary. Damp mop floors. Vacuum all floors as appropriate to the surface in all areas. All wet floors should be dry mopped before leaving the area. Mops and water must be cleaned and changed frequently. Clean and polish drinking fountains and dispensers. Wipe and dust all horizonal surfaces. Do not remove material on desks and tables to allow for this cleaning. Wipe fingerprints from all metal and glass surfaces. Clean all entrance door glass inside and out. Vacuum all entrance mats thoroughly. Straighten blinds or drapes.

Sweep and clean complete area outside of buildings including sidewalks, entrances, steps, stairs, doorsills, handicap rails, etc. (Includes removal and cleanup of all types of debris. Daily Activities - Restrooms: Stock towels, tissue paper and hand soap. Empty sanitary napkin receptacles, wipe with disinfectant, and replace wax bag. Clean and polish mirrors. Clean paper towel cabinet covers, soap dispensers, and all horizontal surfaces including countertops. Clean and sanitize toilets and urinals inside and out. Polish blight work. Clean toilet seats on both sides using disinfectant. Scour and sanitize all basins. Polish blight work. Clean partitions, tops of mirrors, and frames. Remove splash marks form all walls. Mop and rinse restroom floors with disinfectant Daily Activities- Breakrooms Stock Towels and hand soap Empty garbage receptacles, wipe with disinfectant and replace garbage bag. Clean paper towel, cabinet covers, soap dispensers, and all horizontal surfaces including counter tops. Mop and rinse floor with disinfectant. Mops and water mut be cleaned and changed after each specific area is cleaned. At end of day place new mop head on mop. Ensure that wet floor signage is displayed when mopping took place. Wipe top of fridge Wipe stove top. Wipe tables and benches.

Weekly Activities: Dust all exposed horizontal surfaces, including desktops, files, windowsills, blinds, chairs, tables, pictures, and all manner of furnishings. Do not remove material to allow for dusting. Dust moldings, ledges, bookshelves, AC louvers and AC grills. Clean partitions, walls, doors, and other horizontal surfaces. Baseboards should be cleaned and be free of accumulations of old wax and mopping solutions. Remove fingerprints and marks from around light switches, doorframes, and metal surfaces .

Monthly Activities: Damp wipe full surface area of stall partitions, doors, window frames and sills with a solution of water and disinfectant in restrooms. Damp wipe and polish all tile wall surfaces. Clean all ceiling fans with duster and damp cloth. Remove dust from AC vents/ intake louvre and AC grills. Remove spider webs. Clean exterior and interior windows and sills and interior and exterior doors.

Other duties upon request

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to effectively convey information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person; Ability to listen to others and ask appropriate questions; Ability to plan and organize work activities by priority: Skilled in attention to detail, time management and inventory tracking.  Ability/Knowledge to use computers and software applications including Internet explorer, Outlook; Ability to stand, bend, lift to 35 lbs., step up and down from a step stool, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods; Ability to problem solve to resolve cleaning challenges independently; Knowledge of how to clean different surfaces and use of proper materials, knowledge of chemical safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum - 1 year janitorial/custodial experience; ability to stand, bend, lift and perform repetitive cleaning tasks, basic computer applications

Preferred - 5+ years of janitorial/custodial experience with excellent references 

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 Putnam County

2801 Kennedy St

Palatka, FL  32177

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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.    

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.