Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Veteran's preference
Job Description
The University of Florida, located in Gainesville, FL, is a renowned public research university committed to excellence in education, research, and community service. With a sprawling main campus, cutting-edge facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, it serves thousands of students, faculty, and staff across diverse disciplines. The university prides itself on its commitment to maintaining an environment that is clean, safe, and welcoming for all its community members. As a major educational institution, the University of Florida is deeply invested in supporting its facilities through skilled trades and custodial services that align with its standards of operational excellence and sustainability.Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of ninth grade
- Ability to remain discreet and respect privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests
- Ability to function effectively in fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment
- Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 45 pounds at times
- Ability to climb stairs
- Prolonged periods standing and walking
- Frequently reaching above shoulders
- Repeated bending, kneeling, pulling and pushing
- Operating mechanical and electrically powered cleaning equipment
- Ability to perform physical exertion necessary for task completion
Job Qualifications
- Completion of ninth grade
- Prefer experience working in the custodial industry for a university/college residence hall, large apartment complex or hotel
- Working knowledge of APPA cleaning standards
- Working knowledge of industry standards and technology
- Demonstrated knowledge in the proper and safe handling of janitorial chemicals
- Familiarity with University of Florida student culture and campus
- Demonstrated communication skills, verbal and written
- Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain discreet and respect privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests
- Ability to function effectively in fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment
Job Duties
- 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 such as spills, graffiti, and other occurrences
- Report maintenance, custodial or general issues with assigned supervisor and/or complete GatorWorks request
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA, ADA and other relevant regulations at all times
- Operate commercial/residential laundry equipment to clean and fold clothes 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
- Perform cleaning tasks at exterior of buildings including sweeping, shampooing carpet, pressure washing, window washing, operating electrically/battery powered cleaning equipment and power equipment such as blowers and automatic burnishers
- Remove landfill and recycling waste from exterior containers
- Assist in maintaining inventory of cleaning materials, supplies, tools and/or equipment
- Clean, organize and maintain cleaning cart and storage closets
- Perform other duties as assigned, including special cleaning tasks or projects
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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