Job no: 516506
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:63400200 - FS-BLDGSRVC OPERATIONS-EG

Classification Title:

Custodial Worker I

Job Description:

Cleans and maintains on a daily basis all halls, offices, shops, classrooms, restrooms, conference rooms, labs, gym areas, locker rooms, elevators which includes sweeping, dusting, dust-mopping, wet-mopping, spot-mopping, reconditioning of floors and spot washing and cleaning of walls, doors, and partitions

Cleans and maintains all floors and floor coverings which includes regular duties such as vacuuming, shampooing, striping, sealing and waxing

Cleans all entrances, entrances walks, steps, patios, and concourses

Spot cleans and cleans all exterior and interior glass surfaces of all assigned buildings; cleans ceiling lights and Venetian blinds

Empties and cleans all waste cans, trashcans, recycle bins, water fountains and doormats

Multiple Shift will be filled.

Multiple vacancies will be filled.

Workdays and shift times may vary in response to customer needs for special event coverage and/or departmental needs. Some overtime may be required.
Total hours per week is 40.
Management retains the right and discretion to modify schedules, building assignments, shifts and/or days for operational purposes.

Position is considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy.

A Criminal background check and post offer health assessment will be conducted.

As part of the post offer health assessment, the incumbent will be required to satisfactorily complete the University’s COVID-19 screening process. The screening includes a questionnaire and the option to participate in the UF COVIS-19 nasal swab testing.

Expected Salary:

$15.00 Hourly

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of ninth grade.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma and two (2) years of commercial custodial experience.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral communications and directives.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job (standing and lifting throughout the shift).
Ability to lift 50 pounds:
1.To remove liners from trash cans.
2.To wring water or floor care chemical-soaked mop in bucket, empty 6.5-gallon mop buckets which equates to approximately 50 pounds.
3.To remove bio-hazardous waste.
4.To operate and move 18-pound vacuum cleaners and empty vacuum bags.
5.To operate heavy floor care machines (scrubbers, wet vacuums, burnishers, extractors, etc.).
6.To store and unload cases of cleaning supplies, chemicals and equipment.
Ability to work overhead.
Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)..
Ability to perform various tasks with minimal instruction after proper training.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Yes

Advertised: 30 Apr 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 May 2021 Eastern Daylight Time