Housekeeper I, High Performance Work Team

Facilities and Business Operations at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is committed to providing a clean, safe, and efficient educational environment that supports the success and well-being of faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. UCF is a renowned public research university recognized for its contributions to innovation, education, and community engagement. The Facilities and Business Operations department serves as the backbone of the campus infrastructure, ensuring that the university's facilities meet the highest standards of safety, functionality, and aesthetics. The department embraces a commitment to excellence by delivering top-tier services, maintaining infrastructure, and continuously improving operational processes. Through their work, they foster an environment conducive to learning, research, and collaboration, which is essential to UCF’s mission as a leading academic institution.

The Housekeeping Department within Facilities and Business Operations is currently seeking a dedicated Housekeeper I for their High Performance Work Team. This role is integral to maintaining a welcoming campus atmosphere by ensuring that all assigned areas are kept to established cleanliness and safety standards. The Housekeeper I position is designed to support daily operations through a mixture of custodial services and basic maintenance tasks, enhancing the overall appearance and functionality of campus spaces. This job directly impacts the experience of students, staff, visitors, and campus partners by providing reliable and professional services.

The role requires performing a variety of cleaning tasks including routine cleaning, project cleaning, and deep cleaning, all while responding to service requests and proactively addressing any emerging issues. Additionally, the position demands flexibility to handle unforeseen needs, emergencies, and rotating assignments to promote comprehensive cross training within the team. Foundational custodial skills are necessary, such as hard floor care, carpet maintenance, proper sanitation methods, and the ability to safely perform light maintenance duties. Success in this role also depends heavily on a strong customer service mindset, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

The Housekeeper I, High Performance Work Team position offers varied work schedules to meet departmental needs and individual candidate preferences, including options that cover early mornings, afternoon shifts, weekends, and holidays. The appointment type and work schedule are flexible, providing candidates with multiple opportunities for employment that support campus event schedules and maintenance priorities.

Compensation for the role is competitive, starting at $15.50 per hour and negotiable based on experience and qualifications, aligned with UCF's pay structure and internal equity guidelines. Candidates must have completed at least the 9th grade and pass a required physical health assessment. Preference will be given to veterans and eligible spouses as per Florida statutes. Additionally, a valid Class E driver’s license is required since the position may involve traveling to various campus locations.

UCF offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, paid time off, retirement savings plans, employee discounts, and educational assistance. The university emphasizes a culture of inclusion, professional growth, and community engagement, making it an attractive employer within the Central Florida region and beyond. Working at UCF means joining a diverse community of innovators, creators, and leaders dedicated to excellence in higher education and making a positive societal impact.