Custodial Specialist I

Facilities and Business Operations:

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.

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The Opportunity:

Join our dedicated housekeeping team as a Custodial Specialist I, where you'll play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of our campus buildings. This position supports the operational maintenance and sanitation of housing facilities to create a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for our campus community. As a Custodial Specialist I, you will be responsible for cleaning assigned areas, addressing maintenance issues, and promptly responding to requests from customers and staff to keep our living and learning spaces attractive and functional.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and stock common areas, including restrooms, sinks, showers/tubs, toilets, stalls, receptacles, mirrors, windows, and entryways.

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

• Sweep and dry/wet mop floors, stairwells, entryways, and other areas.

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

• Remove trash and recycling from designated areas.

• Perform light maintenance activities, such as restroom dispenser repairs, drain cleaning, light replacements, painting, and pressure washing.

• Shampoo/extract carpeted areas and upholsteries.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of 9th grade. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of previous work experience in a custodial or similar role.

• Ability to use small and large tools for essential tasks (floor care equipment, mop/mop bucket, dust mop, broom, scrub pad, radio, etc.).

• Experience with standard office software applications and devices for work order systems (IWMS).

• Adaptable to work assignments and flexible for urgent trade requirements.

• Ability to comprehend safety guidelines and use approved chemicals by Environmental Health & Safety to perform essential job functions.

• Capable of operating a fleet vehicle as necessary.

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Demonstrated capabilities in interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, calculation, reading, evaluating, comprehension, and organizing.

Health Assessment Required:  

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

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E 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.

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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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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.