Custodial Worker

DepartmentHousing & Residence Life Compensation$15.00 Hourly General Description / Primary Purpose Work performing housekeeping duties including cleaning restrooms, lounges, student apartments, common-use areas, carpet and tile floors. Job Functions Clean & Maintain Restrooms • Clean/sanitize/disinfect fixtures, walls, floors, mirrors, & shelves • Clean/fill soap, paper towel dispensers • Empty wastebaskets • Report problems due to malfunction/damage/wearReport on lighting failures • Clean & Maintain Floor Lounges • Vacuum floors • Empty wastebaskets • Clean walls, floors & doors • Report about problems due to damage/wear • Report lighting failures • Arrange furniture • Shampoo upholstered furnitureWipe tables & chairs • Clean & Maintain Public Lounge Appliances • Clean & check microwaves • Clean & check stoves • Empty wastebaskets • Report problems due to malfunctions/damage/ wear • Report on non-functioning lightsClean sinks, counter tops, cabinets & vent hoods • Clean & Maintain Halls, Common Areas, Postal Facility, Stairwells, Courtyards, Parking Areas, Elevators, Building Entrance Areas & Ground Areas • Vacuum floors & upholstered furniture • Dust tables, windows sills, arms/legs of chairs, fire extinguisher & water hose cabinets • Damp clean vinyl-covered furniture • Shampoo upholstered chairs • Sweep stairway & steps • Sweep/mop tile floors • Clean drinking fountains • Clean stairway handrails • Clean walls & doors • Clean elevator doors, cabins & door tracks • Remove debris & sweep entrance walks & steps • Keep entrance mats clean • Empty trash containers & sand urns • Report non-functioning light bulbs • Pressure washes external concrete areasDispose of contaminated trash & waste materials • Clean & Maintain Rooms, Apartments & Suites • Remove debris, sweep and vacuum • Spot clean walls, floors & doors • Clean, defrost & deodorize refrigerator • Clean & check stoves for proper operation • Clean sinks, countertops, cabinets & vent hoods • Clean, sanitize, & disinfect fixtures, walls, floors, mirrors & shelves • Vacuum & clean air conditioner closetsShampoo carpets • Clean Glass Windows, Doors, & Window Blinds • Use proper cleaners to remove grime/smudges/other substances from glass • Clean surfaces • Use proper equipment & take safety precautions when cleaning hard to reach surfaces • Clean glassClean window blinds • Perform Additional Floor Cleaning & Maintenance Duties • Spray buffs resilient tile floors • Strip & rewax resilient tile floors • Shampoo carpets • Use pile brush vacuum to lift carpet pileClean grout on tile • Performs Cleaning According to Blood Borne Pathogen Regulations • Clean up spills of human bodily fluids • Use proper personal protective equipment during cleanup • Handle & dispose of removed fluids & cleaning materials as biowaste • Attends refresher training on blood borne pathogensInoculated against Hepatitis B • Marginal Functions Special set-up requests • Provide manpower during Housing events • Clean up after events • Work orders • Check-outs and check-ins • Help keep residential break and storage areas neat and clean This position is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies & events. In the event of a declared campus emergency, the position incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed. Departmental Requirements • Knowledge of disinfecting procedures, complex new chemical cleaners and their safe use, complex new floor cleaning machines, and pressure washing machines. • Ability to operate and maneuver high speed buffers and scrubbers • Ability to understand University rules, regulations, policies and procedures • Ability to communicate information effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others • Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distance between and within buildings on campus • Ability to push, lift or move loads of at least 35 pounds (bags of trash, cleaning carts, buffers, scrubbers, cleaning supplies, etc.) • Ability to carry, erect, climb and maneuver on ladders and/or scaffolds • Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges between interior and exterior of the buildings • Visual ability, corrected, to observe dangerous situations in the work area (such as wet floors) in order to redirect people to avoid injuries • R equires 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 Operations is 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. Position will be Friday to Tuesday, with Wednesdays and Thursdays as days off. Required QualificationsCompletion of ninth (9th) grade or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Some positions may require possession of a classified driver’s license appropriate to a type of vehicle operated. Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator 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 does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, 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 reports 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.