Custodial Worker I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Custodial Worker I to maintain daily cleanliness across campus facilities on the Main Campus in Gainesville. The role requires completion of ninth grade and offers a 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM schedule, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week.

You will perform sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, waste removal, and participate in required trainings. Veteran's preference eligible; health assessment required; posting ends Oct 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of ninth grade.
• High school diploma with 2 years of commercial custodial experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain halls, offices, classrooms, restrooms, conference rooms, labs, gym areas and related spaces.
• Vacuum, shampoo, strip, seal and wax floors as required.
• Clean entrances, walkways, steps, patios and concourses.
• Spot clean glass surfaces and lighting fixtures; empty and sanitize waste bins and fountains.
• Follow all procedures and complete required training.

Education

High school diploma with 2 years custodial experience

Job description

Job no: 540701
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 63400300 - FS-BLDGSRVC OPERATIONS-HC

Classification Title:

CUSTODIAL WORKER I

Completion of ninth grade.

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

Required to complete training prescribed by Facilities Services Training and Education Department, and the University’s Compliance Training.

Required to follow and adhere to all Building Services Standard Operating Procedures, and Facilities Services Policies and Directives.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

5:00AM to 1:30PM (Monday through Friday).

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.

$15.00 Hourly

Required Qualifications:

Completion of ninth grade.

Preferred:

EDUCATION & TRAINING

High school diploma and two (2) years of commercial custodial experience.

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

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.

Position has been reposted, previous applicants still under consideration.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.