35011001 - SH-ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Custodial Worker I

The University of Florida Student Health Care Center (SHCC), which is in the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM), is seeking full-time Custodians to join our Environmental Services Team. As a Custodian, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of various areas within the new SHCC facility on campus, supporting our mission to provide excellent healthcare services to the UF Student Body population.

Our mission is to help every student achieve optimal health in the pursuit of personal and academic success and to be the preferred healthcare provider for UF students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.

Join our team and contribute to creating a clean and safe healthcare environment for our patients and staff!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and Sanitation: Follow proper cleaning and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe healthcare environment.
• Floor Maintenance: Sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors; vacuum carpets; clean walls, windows, furniture, and equipment in staff offices and patient health care areas.
• Bathroom Maintenance: Keep bathroom facilities in a clean and sanitary condition with adequate supplies, using appropriate germicidal material in inpatient areas.
• Exterior Maintenance: Sweep the facility's sidewalks, steps, and entryways.

Additional Duties:

• Storeroom Management: Keep the storeroom clean and orderly, lift heavy boxes, and stock shelves on an as-needed basis.
• Furniture and Equipment Handling: Assemble and move furniture and equipment as directed; assist with special projects.
• Waste Disposal: Dispose of waste material following OSHA Guidelines and State regulations; assist in the proper disposal of excess supplies, materials, and furniture.
• Maintenance Tasks: Replace light bulbs, make simple repairs to and maintain janitorial equipment, report equipment requiring additional repairs.
• Vehicle Operation: Serve as a standby driver and drive state vehicles as needed.

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hours and days will vary due to the Student Health Care Center's needs (rotating weekend and evening shifts on an as-needed basis).

About Gainesville, Florida:

Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org ) is home to Florida's largest and oldest university and is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville is also the largest city in Alachua County and is the county seat, with approximately 269,000 residents county-wide. The city provides a full range of municipal services, including cultural and nature services and necessary administrative services to support these activities. Additionally, the city owns a regional transit system, a regional airport, and a 72-par championship golf course. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. It is a hidden gem in North Central Florida that is within a couple of hours of major cities such as Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. We are in a central location to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities. We have warm weather much of the year, allowing for outdoor activities almost year-round. Due to the diverse atmosphere generated by The University of Florida and UF Health Shands, who are the leading employers in Gainesville, Gainesville is also a wonderful place to raise a family. For more information about Gainesville, FL, please go to: The Guide to Greater Gainesville   Explore Gainesville in 60 seconds .

At Community Health and Family Medicine and its divisions, everyone belongs, grows, and thrives!

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Minimum $15.00/hr. and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners. Additionally, voluntary insurance options are available, including vision, dental, long-term disability, and more.
• Retirement Options: UF offers attractive retirement options, such as the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: UF employees have access to a generous paid leave plan, a sick-leave pool, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid medical leave, and leave payouts.

See more information on benefits here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/

As a state organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information

• Completion of ninth (9th) grade
• Appropriate early education coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience or educational background.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
• Proficient in working with cleaning chemicals, demonstrating knowledge of proper usage and safety precautions.
• Physical capability to lift and handle medium to heavy-weighted items.

• Preferred prior experience in custodial or janitorial roles.
• Familiarity with OSHA Guidelines and State regulations pertaining to sanitation and waste disposal.
• Ability to work independently with established guidelines and daily supervision, receiving verbal directions and instructions.

• In order for your application for this position to be considered complete, you must upload a resume, and a cover letter, or letter of interest.
• Able to transport himself/herself to various training activities and meetings.
• If you are a Florida resident claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD-214 with your application for consideration.
• Overtime compensation as needed based on workload requirements.

Post offer requirements:

• Health Clearance for patient contact
• Criminal background check
• Education and experience check

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions.

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