Housekeeper I, High Performance Work Team

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.

Please visit us at: https://fs.ucf.edu/ or Facebook and Instagram: UCF Facilities

The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic and high-performance work team as a Housekeeper I. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of campus buildings, ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for our community. You will have the opportunity to handle a variety of tasks, respond to emergencies, and contribute to a collaborative work environment through cross-training initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Perform surface cleaning of furniture, walls, and equipment, ensuring adherence to high cleanliness standards.

• Vacuum carpeted areas, including moving furniture as needed, and conduct spot cleaning.

• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors, stairwells, entries, and other flooring surfaces.

• Remove trash and recycling from designated areas, maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility.

• Clean and restock restrooms and other common facilities to ensure availability and cleanliness.

• Conduct shampooing and extraction of carpeted areas and upholstery as per cleaning schedules.

• Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as painting, light bulb replacement, and minor carpet or ceiling tile repairs.

• Respond promptly to emergencies and urgent requests, including water events and air quality cleanup, ensuring quick resolution and minimal disruption.

• Ability to stand for up to eight hours and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. with minimum accommodation.

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+ years of previous work experience in a custodial or similar role.

• 1+ years of previous experience performing basic maintenance tasks in a commercial or residential setting (painting, light bulb replacement, and minor carpet or ceiling tile repairs, etc.)

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

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

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

• Customer service-oriented mindset with the ability to interact professionally with staff and respond to inquiries courteously.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively.

• Basic decision-making abilities to assess and address cleaning and maintenance needs.

• Adaptability to work under varied environmental conditions and schedules.

• Occasional schedule flexibility may be necessary to support university events, which may include weekends and holidays.

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.

Ability to stand for up to eight hours and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. with minimum accommodation.

Classification Title: Custodial Specialist I

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.