Custodial Worker I

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

54d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The primary duty of the Custodial Worker I is to maintain a clean, safe health care environment at the Student Health Care Center (SHCC). SHCC serves students across campus and has a high traffic footprint. This position follows proper cleaning and sanitation guidelines of all areas of SHCC to maintain cleanliness and safety. This position also assists in transportation of SHCC staff and faculty to meetings and trainings, as well as other tasks to support the mission of SHCC. The incumbent sweeps, mops, strips, and waxes floors, vacuums carpets and cleans walls, windows, furniture, and equipment in staff offices and patient health care areas. These areas include business offices, doctors' offices, examining rooms, clinics, patient waiting areas, clinical laboratories, and all other areas within the facility as directed. Maintains bathroom facilities in a clean and sanitary condition with adequate supplies. Patient areas must be cleaned with appropriate germicidal material to ensure a germ-free environment. Sweeps sidewalks, steps, and entryway to the Infirmary Building. Keeps the storeroom clean and orderly as part of janitorial duties. Also performs the following duties in the storeroom on an as-needed basis: 1) Lift heavy boxes in the storage room; 2) stock shelves. Assembles and moves furniture and equipment as directed. Assists with special projects as directed. Dispose of waste material; is aware of safety rules and regulations and reports safety hazards to immediate supervisor. Follows OSHA Guidelines and State regulations pertaining to trash, contaminated waste, and recyclable materials. Assists in the proper disposal of excess or surplus supplies, materials, and furniture. Replaces light bulbs; makes simple repairs to and maintains janitorial equipment. Reports any equipment that may require additional repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor. Serves as standby driver and drives state vehicle as needed Checks linen in and out. Performs related duties as required, some of which are unique to a hospital-type environment.

Requirements

Completion of the ninth (9th) grade.
Must have a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cleaning methods in a sterile clinic environment.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic and ability to perform basic calculations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and properly document records.
Ability to follow instructions and work well with others.
Ability to read and follow specific instructions on performing housekeeping tasks in a health care facility.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Must be physically able to lift medium to heavy loads.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe health care environment at the Student Health Care Center (SHCC).
Follow proper cleaning and sanitation guidelines of all areas of SHCC to maintain cleanliness and safety.
Assist in transportation of SHCC staff and faculty to meetings and trainings
Sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors, vacuum carpets and cleans walls, windows, furniture, and equipment in staff offices and patient health care areas.
Maintain bathroom facilities in a clean and sanitary condition with adequate supplies.
Sweep sidewalks, steps, and entryway to the Infirmary Building.
Keep the storeroom clean and orderly as part of janitorial duties.
Lift heavy boxes in the storage room and stock shelves.
Assemble and move furniture and equipment as directed.
Assist with special projects as directed.
Dispose of waste material; is aware of safety rules and regulations and reports safety hazards to immediate supervisor.
Follow OSHA Guidelines and State regulations pertaining to trash, contaminated waste, and recyclable materials.
Assist in the proper disposal of excess or surplus supplies, materials, and furniture.
Replace light bulbs; makes simple repairs to and maintains janitorial equipment.
Report any equipment that may require additional repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Serve as standby driver and drives state vehicle as needed
Check linen in and out.
Perform related duties as required, some of which are unique to a hospital-type environment.