GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Supervises inmates (working trusties) to perform a variety of duties to keep the facilities clean and sanitary (excluding dorms). May include one or more of the following: maintenance tasks, cleaning surfaces, bathrooms, trash removal, and sweeping, mopping, waxing, and buffing tile surface floors; vacuuming carpet. Maintains inventory and provides work tracking reports as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Ability to be a self-starter, while working well in a strong team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from inmates and their visitors without reacting in a negative manner and project an image of self-confidence and control.
Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations, make effective decisions when in stressful situations and circumstances.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to prepare and maintain maintenance records including technical manuals, parts inventory and repair records.
Ability to prioritize work.
Knowledge of the facility layout including location of sally port controls, cell locks, control panels, secure perimeters, and emergency and safety equipment commonly used in a secure facility.
Knowledge of how to search/inspect for and recognize contraband/weapons or unauthorized activities.
Skilled in searching/inspecting materials and facilities for contraband/weapons and unauthorized activities.
Skilled in operating communication devices including telephones, radios, and intercoms.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Requires prolonged standing and walking, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight.
Visual perception and discrimination including color perception is required.
Must possess hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to use hands and arms to finger, handle, grasp and feel; climb stairs; and operate computers, tools and any other equipment that is used to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry equipment, tools, supplies and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to raise objects in an upward movement, or moving objects from position to position at the same level. The weight of the object being lifted or moved is described as medium (21 to 50 pounds). The vertical lifting requirement ranges between 12 and 36 inches.

TASKS AND POLICIES:

Observes, documents, and reports any unusual changes in inmate behavior pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies.
Notifies designated persons immediately during an emergency situation, accurately describing the situation and location, pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies.
Ensures that adequate stock levels are maintained for all supplies provided, in accordance with agency policies.
Instructs and guides inmates on the safe use, care and proper return of necessary equipment and tools to perform daily tasks.
Ensures daily work is performed according to productivity and schedule expectations and in accordance with prescribed agency procedures, security and safety policies.
Performs and oversees proper cleaning and sanitation processes to meet the custodial and maintenance needs of the agency. May include one or more of the following: building services, laundry and linen operations.
Complies with safety programs to ensure all equipment and tools are used in a safe manner as well as ensuring compliance with county, state, and federal policies and regulations pertaining to hazardous waste handling.
Prioritizes maintenance requests based on urgency, safety concerns, available resources/supplies, and other pertinent criteria.
Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified timeframe and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

POLICY

Arrives on time for work, limits breaks and lunches to the allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders; communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave; patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled and approved leave and protected leave).
Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards.
Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team meetings, working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made.
Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures and agency General Orders.
Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming.
Operates and cares for equipment, tools, and vehicles according to prescribed standards and schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Valid Florida driver license required.

NOTE:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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