CUSTODIAL WORKER - 64082931

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleans and services building areas according to established procedures. Moves furniture, supplies within the Department, and performs a variety of janitorial services duties to maintain the health department in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition.

• Follow directed cleaning schedule, as provided by Supervisor, including but not limited to general cleaning and/or dusting of all walls, glass, furniture, equipment, restrooms; disinfecting of all hand touch surfaces; vacuuming/cleaning of floors and carpeting and emptying and properly handling biohazard waste containers.
• Keep building and grounds, including entryways, sidewalks, driveways, parking lot areas neat and clean and free of trash and debris.
• Secure assigned area at the end of work shift, secure and check that all secured doors have locked.
• Daily removal and disposal of trash in area assigned.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed from supervisor.
• Advise supervisor when building requires a work order for a specific area/location.
• Perform daily cleaning on all custodial equipment. Operate all equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning the conference rooms before and after events as needed.
• Assist Maintenance department in moving furniture and supplies as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have ability to follow written or oral instructions from supervisor.
• Must have ability to complete mandatory annual trainings using a computer device.
• Must have ability to perform routine custodial duties.
• Must have ability to safely handle custodial related chemicals.
• Knowledge and ability in the use of cleaning chemicals on various kinds of surfaces.
• Knowledge and skills in cleaning procedures and techniques.
• Ability to operate various types of housekeeping equipment to include brooms, mops, vacuums, brushes and carpet shampooers.
• Ability to follow and perform prepared daily work schedule.
• Ability to maintain and re-supply a custodial closet.
• Ability to read container labels (i.e. warnings, cautions, etc.).
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and staff.
• Ability to walk, bend and climb stairs a considerable amount of the day.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds or greater to remove refuse from buildings and place in dumpsters.
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of work constantly to move objects.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Follow directed cleaning schedule, as provided by Supervisor, including but not limited to general cleaning and/or dusting of all walls, glass, furniture, equipment, restrooms; disinfecting of all hand touch surfaces; vacuuming/cleaning of floors and carpeting and emptying and properly handling biohazard waste containers.
• Keep building and grounds, including entryways, sidewalks, driveways, parking lot areas neat and clean and free of trash and debris.
• Secure assigned area at the end of work shift, secure and check that all secured doors have locked.
• Daily removal and disposal of trash in area assigned.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed from supervisor.
• Advise supervisor when building requires a work order for a specific area/location.
• Perform daily cleaning on all custodial equipment. Operate all equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning the conference rooms before and after events as needed.
• Assist Maintenance department in moving furniture and supplies as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED