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:

The Housekeeping Department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking Custodial Specialists to support a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. This position directly impacts the daily experience of students, staff, visitors, and campus partners through consistent service and positive, professional interactions.

The Custodial Specialist I maintains assigned areas to established standards, responds to service requests, and addresses issues as they arise. Responsibilities include routine, project, and deep cleaning throughout the year, as well as responding to emergencies or unforeseen situations when needed. Assignments may rotate to support department needs and cross‑training.

This role requires basic custodial knowledge and skills, including hard floor care, carpet care, and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and stock restrooms and other common-use facilities according to standards, including sinks, shower/tubs, toilets, stalls, receptacles, mirrors, etc.

• Apply knowledge of industry sanitation practices and chemicals.

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

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

• Perform waste removal, including trash and recycling.

• Conduct surface cleaning of furniture, walls, equipment, and kitchen appliances by dusting, wiping, and scrubbing, including performing dusting in high, hard-to-reach areas.

• Shampoo and extract carpeted areas and/or upholstery.

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

• Clean windows, glass, and building entries.

• Respond to emergency or urgent situations (e.g., water leaks, biohazard cleanup, limited air quality issues).

• Assist with inventory control and security, maintaining custodial closets in an organized manner.

• Report deficiencies such as maintenance issues, health, or sanitation concerns.

• Stand for up to eight hours and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. with or without an accommodation.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of 9th grade.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of previous work experience in an operational environment.

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

• Familiarity with work order related software.

• 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.

• Proven ability to adapt to changing work locations and job assignments within indoor facilities.

Health Assessment Required:

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

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles for the Custodial Specialist I. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

New hires selected for this position at the University of Central Florida can expect to be offered the base salary amount for the role. Compensation is determined in alignment with UCF’s pay structure and internal equity considerations.

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.

Please note that under this position title, the department is considering hiring for multiple work schedules. Specific schedule assignments will be determined based on departmental needs and candidate availability. Applicants may be considered for any of the available schedules and are encouraged to indicate their scheduling preferences, if any, within their application materials. 

• Monday - Friday (4:00 AM to 8:00 AM)

• Monday - Friday (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM)

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 12 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 

• 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

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.