HPWT Custodial Worker II

UF/IFAS - School of Natural Resources and Environment; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UF/IFAS - School of Natural Resources and Environment in Gainesville is seeking a Custodial Worker II to maintain daily cleanliness across halls, offices, restrooms, classrooms and labs. You will perform sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and spot cleaning to keep spaces safe and presentable.

This role supports maintenance staff with basic repairs, helps prepare job sites, and adheres to UF safety rules. A valid Florida Driver’s license is not required here, but reliability and flexibility for varied

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 years of experience in custodial work or completion of 9th grade with 3 years of experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and abilities.
• Health Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all halls, offices, classrooms, restrooms, restrooms, labs, and related areas including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and spot cleaning.
• Assist maintenance staff with painting, repairs, remodeling, and other tasks as needed.
• Maintain floors (vacuuming, shampooing, stripping, sealing, waxing) and clean entrances, glass, lights, and fixtures.
• Handle waste and recycling, and monitor and address water leaks or spills when they occur.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Classification Title

HPWT Custodial Worker II

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.

Performs minor repair work on furniture, fixtures, floors, plumbing, etc. Assists skilled trades employees by performing tasks including, but not limited to, preparation of job site, changing belts, filters, lights, and ceiling tiles. Completes light plumbing work to include, but not limited to, opening clogged drains, repairing leaky fixtures, as well as cleanup of water leaks and spills.

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

Cleans all entrances, entrances walks, steps and concourses.

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

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

Assists Maintenance Staff in painting, replacement, remodeling, construction projects, and other tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Mechanic.

Valid Class E Florida Driver’s License Required.

Normal Work Schedule

Various work schedules will be hired out of this posting.

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.

Expected Salary

$16.00 Hourly based on experience.

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma (or equivalent) and zero two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area; or completion of the ninth grade and three years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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

Mechanical aptitude and abilities.

Health Assessment Required: Yes