Job description
Responsible for performing cleaning tasks in accordance with established standards and procedures. Areas maintained include but are not limited to lounges, kitchens, stairs, elevators, restrooms, bathrooms, entrance areas.
- Perform cleaning tasks including but not limited to dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning restrooms and bathrooms, replenishing supplies, laundry rooms, offices, public areas, cleaning vents, common spaces, high and low dusting cleaning upholstery, recreation rooms, storage areas, and emptying sanitary receptacles.
- Remove and dispose of interior landfill, recycling, and paper towel collection waste form containers throughout the facilities.
- Respond to unanticipated cleaning needs as required such as spills, graffiti, and other unanticipated occurrences.
- Report maintenance, custodial or general issues with assigned to supervisor and/or complete iService request.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA, ADA and other relevant regulations at all times.
- Operate commercial/residential laundry equipment to clean and fold cloths needed for shift.
- Assist with heavy cleaning during peak periods or as needed such as stripping, applying floor finish to floor surfaces, and removal of furniture.
- Perform occasional room set-up and/or breakdown including moving furniture for events as directed.
Perform cleaning tasks at exterior of buildings as directed. Areas maintained include walkways/breezeways, entrance areas, windows railings, and similar exterior surfaces.
- Perform cleaning tasks including sweeping, shampooing carpet, pressure washing, window washing, operating electrically/battery powered cleaning equipment along with other power equipment such as blowers and automatic burnishers.
- Removal of landfill and recycling waste from exterior of building and from containers positioned around the perimeter of the buildings.
Assist in maintaining inventory of cleaning materials, supplies, tools and/or equipment in closets throughout the facility; clean, organize and maintain cleaning cart along with storage closets as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned, including special cleaning tasks or projects.
$15.00 per hour
Completion of ninth (9th) grade.
Experience:
- Prefer experience working in the custodial industry for a University/college residence hall, large apartment complex or hotel
- Working knowledge of APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators) cleaning standards
- Working knowledge of industry standards and technology
- Demonstrated knowledge in the proper and safe handling of all janitorial chemicals
- Familiarity with University of Florida student culture and campus at large
Skills:
- Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate with various levels of staff
- Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills
Abilities:
- Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment
The normal work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:45AM-4:15PM with a 30-minute meal period. Some overtime outside of regularly scheduled work hours will be required especially during peak times.
Criminal background check required.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
This position includes:
- Prolonged periods standing and walking
- Ability to lift, push or pull up to 45 pounds at times
- Ability to climb stairs
- Frequently reaching above shoulders
- Repeated bending, kneeling, pulling and pushing
- Operating mechanical and electrically powered cleaning equipment
- Other types of physical exertion necessary for task completion
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
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