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Custodial Worker I

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States


Job Description
Responsible for performing cleaning tasks in accordance with established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities
Interior Cleaning

Perform dusting, sweeping, and mopping floors

Clean restrooms and bathrooms, replenish supplies

Clean laundry rooms, offices, public areas, vents, common spaces, high and low dusting, upholstery, recreation rooms, storage areas, and empty sanitary receptacles

Remove and dispose of interior landfill, recycling, and paper towel waste from containers throughout the facilities

Respond to unanticipated cleaning needs such as spills, graffiti, and other incidents

Report maintenance, custodial or general issues to supervisor and complete GatorWorks requests

Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA, ADA and other relevant regulations at all times

Operate commercial or residential laundry equipment to clean and fold cloths needed for the shift

Assist with heavy cleaning during peak periods: stripping, applying floor finish to floor surfaces, and removal of furniture

Perform occasional room set-up and/or breakdown, including moving furniture for events

Exterior Cleaning

Perform sweeping, shampooing carpet, pressure washing, window washing, operating electrically/battery powered cleaning equipment such as blowers and automatic burnishers

Remove 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 equipment in closets throughout the facility and clean/organize cleaning cart and storage closets

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned, including special cleaning tasks or projects

Salary
$15.25 per hour

Required Qualifications
Completion of ninth grade.

Preferred Experience

Prefer experience working in the custodial industry for a University/college residence hall, large apartment complex, or hotel

Knowledge

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

Attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness

Customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability

Remains discreet and respects privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests

Functions effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

Handles multiple projects or tasks simultaneously

Understands, interprets, and applies rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Works as part of a team in a multi-faceted environment

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods standing and walking

Lift, push or pull up to 45 pounds at times

Ability to climb stairs

Frequently reach above shoulders

Repeated bending, kneeling, pulling and pushing

Operate mechanical and electrically powered cleaning equipment

Other types of physical exertion necessary for task completion

Health Assessment Required
No

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