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Custodial Worker I

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department: 35011001 - SH-ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Classification Title:

Custodial Worker I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Completion of the ninth (9th) grade. Must have a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Job Description:

+ The primary duty of the Custodial Worker I is to maintain a clean, safe health care environment at the Student Health Care Center (SHCC). SHCC serves students across campus and has a high traffic footprint. This position follows proper cleaning and sanitation guidelines of all areas of SHCC to maintain cleanliness and safety. This position also assists in transportation of SHCC staff and faculty to meetings and trainings, as well as other tasks to support the mission of SHCC.

+ The incumbent sweeps, mops, strips, and waxes floors, vacuums carpets and cleans walls, windows, furniture, and equipment in staff offices and patient health care areas. These areas include business offices, doctors' offices, examining rooms, clinics, patient waiting areas, clinical laboratories, and all other areas within the facility as directed. Maintains bathroom facilities in a clean and sanitary condition with adequate supplies. Patient areas must be cleaned with appropriate germicidal material to ensure a germ-free environment. Sweeps sidewalks, steps, and entryway to the Infirmary Building.

+ Keeps the storeroom clean and orderly as part of janitorial duties. Also performs the following duties in the storeroom on an as-needed basis: 1) Lift heavy boxes in the storage room; 2) stock shelves.

+ Assembles and moves furniture and equipment as directed. Assists with special projects as directed.

+ Dispose of waste material; is aware of safety rules and regulations and reports safety hazards to immediate supervisor. Follows OSHA Guidelines and State regulations pertaining to trash, contaminated waste, and recyclable materials. Assists in the proper disposal of excess or surplus supplies, materials, and furniture.

+ Replaces light bulbs; makes simple repairs to and maintains janitorial equipment. Reports any equipment that may require additional repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

+ Serves as standby driver and drives state vehicle as needed

+ Checks linen in and out.

Performs related duties as required, some of which are unique to a hospital-type environment.

Typical Schedule:

Daily from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Hours and days will vary due to the needs of the Student Health Care Center. Normal hours are 6 a.m. to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday (rotating weekend and evening shifts on an as-needed basis).

Hours and days may vary according to the needs of the SHCC

About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)

Themissionof the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.

Ourvisionis to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.

The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a new state-of-the-art WELL certified building on UF’s campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine.

Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on site.

Learn more about SHCC herehttps://shcc.ufl.edu/

About the University of Florida

UF is one of the nation’s top-5 universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

The City of Gainesville

The Guide to Greater Gainesville shares all that you need to learn about the Heart of Florida, including neighborhood and city information, schools and zoning, culture and leisure, sports and fitness, healthcare and much more. Learn more athttps://guidetogreatergainesville.com/

Expected Salary:

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Exclusive Perks and Benefits

Enjoy stability and support with UF’s unique range of benefits and opportunities. With a robust healthcare (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/health/) package, generous leave (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/time-away/) policies, retirement (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/retirement/) planning, and professional development (https://learn-and-grow.hr.ufl.edu/) , you can achieve a healthy work-life (https://worklife.hr.ufl.edu/) balance, plan for your future, and advance your career.

Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at a rate of 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of the ninth (9th) grade. Must have a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Preferred:

+ Knowledge of cleaning methods in a sterile clinic environment.

+ Knowledge of basic arithmetic and ability to perform basic calculations.

+ Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and properly document records.

+ Ability to follow instructions and work well with others.

+ Ability to read and follow specific instructions on performing housekeeping tasks in a health care facility.

+ Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be physically able to lift medium to heavy loads.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 02 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time