OPS Custodial Worker

University of North Florida, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Jacksonville, FLORIDA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title OPS Custodial Worker
Department Housing / Residence Life
Position Number 944017
Requisition Number 063851
Position Type Other Personnel Services Regular
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Time-limited through
Hours Friday through Tuesday 8am to 4:30pm
Hourly Rate $15.00
Job Summary/Responsibilities
Work performing housekeeping duties including cleaning rest rooms, lounges, student apartments, common use areas, and carpet and tile floors. This position requires a positive, self-motivated person with excellent interpersonal skills, willing to work in an environment requiring strong emphasis on providing superior customer service in conformance with the University’s mission and values. Housing and Residence Life are an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs, and as such, is measured by its ability to successfully interact with students and to assist in their individual needs and concerns. To this end, the Custodial Worker will often be required to demonstrate a caring and patient attitude, utilize conflict resolution skills, and to ensure that every effort is made to create satisfied students.
1. Cleans and maintains floors
a) Completely vacuums floors daily; b) Spray buffs resilient tile floors to maintain good, clean, and gloss appearance; c) Strips and re-waxes resilient tile floors to maintain appearance; d) Shampoos carpets as needed; e) Uses pile brush vacuum to lift carpet pile to prolong life and maintain appearance; f) Clean grout on ceramic tile floors; g) Use extractors to remove moisture.
2. Cleans and maintains lounges
a) Completely vacuums floors daily; b) Empties wastebaskets daily; c) Spot cleans walls, floors, and doors as needed; d) Reports problems due to damage or wear to supervisor; e) Reports non-functioning light bulbs; f) Arranges furniture in proper order; 9) Shampoos upholstered furniture when soiled; h) Wipe down tables and chairs.
3. Cleans and maintains public lounge appliances
a) Thoroughly cleans and checks microwaves for proper operation; b) Thoroughly cleans and checks stoves for proper operation as needed; c) Empties wastebaskets daily; d) Reports problems due to malfunctions, damage, or wear to supervisor; e) Reports non-functioning appliance lights; f) cleans sinks, counter tops, cabinets and vent hoods to remove food, grease and soil.
4. Cleans and maintains halls, common areas, postal facility, stairwells, courtyards, parking areas, elevators and building entrance areas, and ground areas
a) Vacuums floors and upholstered furniture daily; b) Dusts tables, window sills, arms and legs of chairs, fire extinguisher and waterhose cabinets, and the like, daily; c) Damp cleans vinyl-covered furniture daily; d) Shampoos upholstered chairs when soiled; e) Sweeps exposed stairway and steps daily; f) Sweeps and/or mops tile floors daily; g) Cleans drinking fountains daily; h) Cleans stairway handrails as needed; i) Spot cleans walls and doors as needed; j) Cleans elevator doors, cabins and door tracks as needed; k) Removes debris from and sweeps entrance walks and steps daily; l) Keeps entrance mats clean and presentable; m) Empties trash containers and sand urns daily; n) Reports non-functioning light bulbs to supervisor; o) Reports burnt out light bulbs; p) Pressure washes external concrete areas as required; q) Properly disposes of contaminated trash and waste materials.
5. Cleans and maintains rooms, apartments and suites
a) Removes debris, sweeps, and vacuums as assigned; b) Spot cleans walls, floors, and doors as needed; c) Cleans, defrosts and deodorizes refrigerator as needed; d) Thoroughly cleans and checks stove for proper operation as needed; e) Cleans sinks, countertops, cabinets, and vent hood to remove food, grease and soil; f) Properly cleans, sanitizes and disinfects all fixtures, walls, floors, mirrors, and shelves; g) Vacuums and cleans air conditioner closets; h) Shampoos carpets as needed.
6. Cleans glass windows, doors, and window blinds
a) Uses proper cleaners to remove grime, smudges, or other substances from glass surfaces; b) Thoroughly cleans surfaces leaving no streaks or the residue; c) Uses proper equipment and takes all safety precautions when cleaning hard to reach glass surfaces; d) Cleans glass as needed or when directed by supervisor; e) cleans window blinds as assigned.
7. Performs additional floor cleaning and maintenance duties
a) Spray buffs resilient tile floors weekly to maintain good, clean, and glossy; b) Strips and rewaxes resilient tile floors as needed to maintain appearance; c) Shampoos carpets as needed; d) Uses pile brush vacuum, as needed, to lift carpet pile to prolong life and maintain good appearance; e) Clean grout on ceramic tile floors as needed.
Required Qualifications
Completion of Ninth Grade
Cannot be a current UNF student.
Preferred Qualifications
a) Knowledge of disinfecting procedures; b) Knowledge of complex new chemical cleaners and their safe use; c) Knowledge of floor cleaning machines; d) Knowledge of pressure washing machines.
Statement(s) of Understanding Background Check, Campus Security Authority (CSA)
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
This position requires a background check. Inconjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA’s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in-person training session. For more information concerning the training sessions or CSAs, please contact the University Police Department at (904) 620-2800 or the Office of the General Counsel at (904) 620-2828.
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives
The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

Posting Detail Information


Anticipated Start Date 02/05/2024
Job Posting Date 01/18/2024
Application Review Date
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Point of Contact Information Samantha Lento 904-620-4679
Hiring Official Steven Crews
Location if not Jacksonville N/A
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online will not be considered for this position. Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Sam Lento at (904) 620-4679 or at [email protected]
Quicklink https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/26656

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