Custodial Specialist I

Facilities and Business Operations:

The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/ .

The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic housekeeping team dedicated to maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of campus buildings, ensuring a safe, functional, and attractive living and learning environment. As a Custodial Specialist I, you’ll clean assigned areas to standard, troubleshoot issues, and respond to customer and staff requests. This role may involve emergency responses and project cleaning throughout the year, with occasional rotation for cross-training.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and stock restroom facilities following industry sanitation practices.

• Vacuum carpeted areas, including moving/replacing furniture and spot cleaning.

• Sweep, dry/wet mop floors, stairwells, entries, etc.

• Handle waste removal, including trash and recycling.

• Perform surface cleaning, including dusting, wiping, and scrubbing of furniture, walls, and equipment.

• Conduct window, glass, and entry door cleaning.

• Shampoo/extract carpeted areas and/or upholstery.

• Refinish flooring through stripping, waxing, and buffing (tile, VCT, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of 9th grade.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flexibility in assignments and trade utilization.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of safety guidelines and appropriate housekeeping chemical usage.

• Ability to prioritize task assignments.

Health Assessment Required:  

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Two (2) professional references from current or previous supervisor/manager.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Facilities Operations Housekeeping Services (F&S)

Work Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$15.00

Job Posting End Date

03-30-2024-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.