Support Services Assistant; Housekeeping

Job Title

This is full-time work under the direct supervision of a senior support services assistant.

The position will support the Housekeeping and Janitorial Services area under the Sergeant at Arms Office and be assigned to the dayshift (7AM-4PM).

Makes deliveries and runs errands as required.

Keeps chamber, offices, halls, and restrooms clean.

Performs routine janitorial duties in maintaining general orderliness and cleanliness on an as needed basis.

Makes minor repairs of office furniture and equipment.

Disburses expendable materials and supplies for official use.

Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies as required.

Assists with the taking of supply and property inventories.

Responsible for removing office trash and other discarded office items.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of basic arithmetic.

Knowledge of record keeping procedures.

Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in the cleaning, repairing, and maintenance of buildings.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to organize work, follow, and interpret instructions.

Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to recognize dangerous or potentially dangerous situations.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to follow office procedures and practices.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to maintain orderliness and cleanliness of an assigned area.

A high school diploma or its equivalent or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.

Health and Dental Insurance

Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.

For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.

Leave Accrual Benefits

Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:
Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month

Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.

Life and Disability Insurance

Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days.

The Legislature pays the total premium.

Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium.

Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan

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