Maintenance Worker (Terminals Services) - Port Everglades

Broward County, Florida
$36,670.40 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
115 South Andrews Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 26, 2025
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker. Benefits of Broward County Employment Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Paid Parental Leave Health Benefits High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year. General Description Are you someone who takes pride in keeping facilities clean, safe, and running smoothly? Do you enjoy hands-on work and making a real impact? If so, we want you on our team! As a Maintenance Worker (Terminal Cruise Services) with the Port Everglades Operations Division, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure our Port facilities remain in top condition. This includes performing general building maintenance and repairs, keeping the grounds safe and visually appealing, and handling custodial duties such as cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking supplies to maintain a welcoming environment. This position offers a great balance of independence and teamwork. While you'll follow established procedures, you'll also have the flexibility to determine how best to complete your tasks. If you're a problem-solver with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, this is the job for you! Join us and become a key part of one of the world's busiest and most dynamic seaports! Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires three (3) months in maintenance or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Required - Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. - Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment. - Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment. Preferences - 1 year of experience as a port or airport terminal maintenance worker/custodian - Passenger loading bridge certification or 1 year of experience operating a passenger loading bridge - CPR/Bloodborne Pathogens Certification OSHA I and OSHA II - International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association Certification (IJCSA) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Prepare and open cruise terminals; secure terminals after usage. Perform various custodial duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for the public and County employees. This includes cleaning cruise terminals, offices, bathrooms, breakrooms, and adjacent exterior grounds, such as sidewalks and pavilions. Position and monitor loading bridges for passenger boarding and disembarking. Safely and correctly operate equipment such as loading bridges, forklifts, scissor lifts, buffers, burnishers, power washers, blowers, and vacuums as required. Use ladders, cleaning tools and products, and motorized tools and equipment as required. Move and set up/break down furniture/equipment for events or meetings in and around the cruise terminals; this may include hanging banners and decorations. Identify and report maintenance-related issues through the supervisory chain. This includes a morning walk-through to the open terminal with BSO and Port Security. Prepare various logs documenting work activities, tracking equipment usage, etc, and provide summary information through the supervisory chain as required. Participate in daily safety briefings and follow security protocols. Use hand-held devices, computers, radios, cell phones, and other electronic equipment to track work, communicate with others, and complete work assignments. The first point of contact with the public and/or other county employees is providing a SunSational Service, resolving day-to-day operational issues, and collaborating with customer relations specialists and harbormasters. Perform related work as assigned. Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals. SPECIAL INFORMATION Competencies Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures. Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail. Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them. County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.