Custodial Worker

Department Housing & Residence Life Compensation $15.00 Hourly General Description / Primary Purpose Work performing housekeeping duties including cleaning rest rooms, lounges, student apartments, common use areas, and carpet and tile floors. This position requires 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 Universitys mission and values. Housing and Residence Life are 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. Job Functions Cleans and maintains floors Completely vacuums floors daily; Spray buffs resilient tile floors to maintain good, clean, and gloss appearance; Strips and re-waxes resilient tile floors to maintain appearance; Shampoos carpets as needed; Uses pile brush vacuum to lift carpet pile to prolong life and maintain appearance; Clean grout on ceramic tile floors; Use extractors to remove moisture Cleans and maintains lounges Completely vacuums floors daily; Empties wastebaskets daily; Spot cleans walls, floors, and doors as needed; Reports problems due to damage or wear to supervisor; Reports non-functioning light bulbs; Arranges furniture in proper order; Shampoos upholstered furniture when soiled; Wipe down tables and chairs Cleans and maintains public lounge appliances Thoroughly cleans and checks microwaves for proper operation; Thoroughly cleans and checks stoves for proper operation as needed; Empties wastebaskets daily; Reports problems due to malfunctions, damage, or wear to supervisor; Reports non- functioning appliance lights; Cleans sinks, counter tops, cabinets and vent hoods to remove food, grease and soil Cleans and maintains halls, common areas, postal facility, stairwells, courtyards, parking areas, elevators and building entrance areas, and ground areas Vacuums floors and upholstered furniture daily; Dusts tables, window sills, arms and legs of chairs, fire extinguisher and water hose cabinets, and the like, daily; Damp cleans vinyl-covered furniture daily; Shampoos upholstered chairs when soiled; Sweeps exposed stairway and steps daily; Sweeps and/or mops tile floors daily; Cleans drinking fountains daily; Cleans stairway handrails as needed; Spot cleans walls and doors as needed; Cleans elevator doors, cabins and door tracks as needed; Removes debris from and sweeps entrance walks and steps daily; Keeps entrance mats clean and presentable; Empties trash containers and sand urns daily; Reports non-functioning light bulbs to supervisor; Reports burnt out light bulbs; Pressure washes external concrete areas as required; Properly disposes of contaminated trash and waste materials. Cleans and maintains rooms, apartments and suites Removes debris, sweeps, and vacuums as assigned; Spot cleans walls, floors, and doors as needed; Cleans, defrosts and deodorizes refrigerator as needed; Thoroughly cleans and checks stove for proper operation as needed; Cleans sinks, countertops, cabinets, and vent hood to remove food, grease and soil; Properly cleans, sanitizes and disinfects all fixtures, walls, floors, mirrors, and shelves; Vacuums and cleans air conditioner closets; Shampoos carpets as needed Cleans glass windows, doors, and window blinds Uses proper cleaners to remove grime, smudges, or other substances from glass surfaces; Thoroughly cleans surfaces leaving no streaks or the residue; Uses proper equipment and takes all safety precautions when cleaning hard to reach glass surfaces; Cleans glass as needed or when directed by supervisor; e) cleans window blinds as assigned All other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Completion 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 drivers 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 Universitys 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 Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. The University of North Florida is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida. Located between Jacksonvilles beaches and downtown, UNF is set on a beautiful 1,381-acre campus surrounded by nature. Focused on student success, UNF has an annual enrollment of about 17,000 and graduates more than 4,000 students each year. The University offers small class sizes and individualized attention, strong job placement, a welcoming environment and active student life, and is known for providing students with transformational learning experiences research with faculty, community-based learning or studying abroad, which UNF students do at twice the national average. UNF has more than 200 student clubs and organizations as well as 19 athletic teams and participates in Division I of the NCAA. UNF consistently ranks high for quality and value, and is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Public institution. The University holds the prestigious Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, a designation held by only 5% of universities in the U.S., and numerous other distinguished rankings. A member institution of the State University System of Florida, UNF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees.