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Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

POSITION DETAILS

Position Number:  112180
Classification Title:  Environmental Services Technician
Working Title:  Custodial Worker

Department:  UWF Historic Trust
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Range:  $34,452 - $37,897
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Position is responsible for the site-wide cleaning of the Historic Trust downtown buildings. The duties include developing an efficient cleaning schedule; deodorizing and disinfecting public restrooms; cleaning carpet, bare floors, and other flooring surfaces; general dusting; window cleaning; trash removal; and the upkeep and organization of cleaning supply and cleaning equipment.

Position is in the Maintenance Department and will work as part of a team to clean and maintain the interiors of the museums, offices, and workspaces at the Historic Trust to a presentable and safe standard for the public.

Position is 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with preferred hours from 6am - 2:30pm. The schedule can be adjusted, and additional hours may be available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of the ninth grade.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in commercial or professional custodial cleaning. Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, familiarity with cleaning products, and experience with cleaning equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to read and write. High school. Some college; vocational or associates degree.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 70% - Clean 30 restrooms, 88,000 sq. ft. floor area, mop, dust, vacuum, sweep, empty trash, order supplies, and maintain cleaning equipment - (Essential)
• 10% - Emergency clean-ups from accidents by the public, special daytime events, and high attendance days - (Essential)
• 10% - Perform monthly inventories so cleaning supplies are on hand at all times; ensure all cleaning equipment is working properly; and storage/custodial rooms are organized. - (Essential)
• 10% - Additional areas may open to the public as exhibits and internal uses change, which will require cleaning attention while they are accessible to the public and staff. - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more disagreeable environmental factors, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with often to the point of being objectionable.
• Impact of Deadlines: Work schedules, volume of work, or priorities seldom change. Able to anticipate new work. Minimum distractions or interruptions. Seldom involves conflicting demands on time.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Daily
• Stooping: Daily
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Frequently
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

• This position requires fingerprinting.

• This position is eligible for veterans’ preference.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu.

Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process.

For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S.

Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours:  6:00 - 2:30
FTE:  1.0
Closing Date:  11/30/2025