Posting number: 4036
Department: Sanitation (4004)
Job classification: SERVICE PORTER
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Fleet Services, Sanitation, Water Agency, Automotive
The Sanitation Service Porter supports the daily operation, cleanliness, safety and appearance of sanitation facilities, fleet vehicles, grounds and related equipment. This position performs custodial, groundskeeping, light facility-maintenance, inventory-support and nontechnical fleet-support duties. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and requires safe equipment operation, attention to detail, good judgment and the ability to manage multiple tasks in support of Sanitation Division operations.
Facility and Fleet Cleaning
Maintain the cleanliness of garage shop areas, including floors, bays, restrooms, break areas, common areas and other assigned spaces.
Clean shop equipment, including jacks, jack stands, lifts and related tools, as directed.
Clean the interior and exterior of sanitation trucks and other assigned fleet vehicles.
Empty trash receptacles and properly dispose of waste materials.
Support recycling and waste-handling practices consistent with ECUA procedures and applicable environmental requirements.
Grounds and Lot Maintenance
Operate a tractor with bucket, brush or sweeper attachments to clean wash-down areas, parking areas and other paved surfaces.
Operate a forklift to move, position and stage materials, supplies, equipment and parts as needed.
Perform grounds maintenance, including litter pickup, debris removal and general exterior upkeep.
Perform lawn maintenance as needed, including mowing, edging and trimming.
Maintain facility grounds consistent with ECUA safety and environmental procedures.
Supply and Inventory Management
Order, receive and stock cleaning supplies and consumables needed to maintain appropriate operating levels.
Maintain accurate inventory records for cleaning supplies, equipment and materials.
Store and label chemicals and cleaning agents according to OSHA standards, safety data sheet guidance and ECUA procedures.
Assist with identifying, handling and disposing of expired or unused chemicals according to applicable procedures.
Minor Facility Maintenance
Perform minor interior and exterior facility upkeep, such as patching, touch-up painting and basic repair support.
Apply interior and exterior paint to help maintain facility appearance and condition.
Report facility deficiencies, safety hazards or equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor promptly.
Assist Facilities Maintenance staff with incidental repair and upkeep tasks as directed.
Assist fleet mechanics with nontechnical support tasks, such as staging vehicles, moving equipment, maintaining clean work areas and helping with other incidental tasks as directed.
Safety and Compliance
Follow ECUA safety protocols, applicable OSHA standards and environmental procedures.
Use required personal protective equipment, or PPE, for assigned tasks, including chemical handling, equipment operation and waste disposal.
Perform work in a manner that supports the safety of co-workers, facility visitors and the public.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in a janitorial, porter, custodial, groundskeeping or facilities-maintenance role, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience operating, or demonstrated ability to safely operate, small tractors, forklifts or comparable powered equipment; bucket, brush or sweeper attachment experience preferred.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment operation, chemical safety and OSHA standards.
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Employment offers to all new hires are contingent upon the job candidates successfully passing background and reference checks, nicotine screening, drug screening, and post job offer physicals (that may include pulmonary testing). Offers of transfers or promotion to current ECUA employees are not subject to nicotine screening. All applicants are subject to physical assessments as required by job.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop and perform sustained physical labor for extended periods.
Must be able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds, with assistance available for heavier loads.
Must be able to push or pull equipment or objects up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to operate tractors, forklifts and powered cleaning equipment safely.
Work is performed primarily outdoors and in a garage/shop environment, with exposure to vehicle exhaust, cleaning chemicals, noise and variable weather conditions.
May be exposed to strong odors, fumes and materials associated with sanitation facility operations.
As a member of the disaster response team, the employee may be required to work before, during and after a declared natural disaster or emergency.
Standard and commercial cleaning tools, pressure washers, floor machines and vacuums.
Tractor with bucket attachment for wash-area maintenance.
Tractor with brush or sweeper attachment for lot and parking-area maintenance.
Forklift for material handling and staging.
Lawn-maintenance equipment, including mowers, trimmers and edgers.
Hand and power tools for minor facility repairs and painting.
Personal protective equipment, including gloves, eye protection and chemical-resistant gear.
Inventory and supply-management tools.
Knowledge of:
Effective cleaning and sanitation techniques for industrial and fleet environments.
Proper use, maintenance and storage of cleaning equipment, chemicals and tools.
OSHA general industry safety standards and best practices relevant to custodial and grounds work.
Safe handling and disposal methods for hazardous materials and chemical waste.
Basic grounds maintenance and landscaping principles.
Skill in:
Operating tractors with bucket, brush or sweeper attachments for facility and lot maintenance.
Operating a forklift for material handling, staging and transport within the facility.
Operating and maintaining commercial cleaning equipment, including pressure washers and floor machines.
Safely and efficiently using hand and power tools associated with minor repair and maintenance tasks.
Ability to:
Follow written and oral instructions accurately and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently throughout the workday.
Maintain accurate supply inventory records and communicate restocking needs.
Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced operational environment.
Interact professionally with co-workers, supervisors and the public.
The mission of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is to promote the quality of life of the Emerald Coast by providing water, wastewater, and sanitation services in an effective and efficient manner.
