Sr. Custodial Worker/Floor Tech (2nd Shift)

Department Number/Name: 0-0254-001/Building Services & Vending
College Division: Administrative Services-Physical Plant
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 6527/Sr. Custodial Worker
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $17.40 per hour / $1,392.00 bi-weekly / $36,192.00 per year – Plus Shift Differential
Position Number:  2368, 3313, 6235

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

USF’s Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is made up of the dedicated people who keep our campus, the equivalent of a medium-sized city, moving forward. OAS is a service organization and believes that providing excellent customer service starts with an engaged workforce. To that end, we are dedicated to offering opportunities for professional development and growth, providing the job resources necessary for success, fostering open communication and feedback at all levels, and recognizing the achievements of our team members!

The Facilities Services Department is responsible for custodial services, grounds and landscaping, maintenance, repair of university vehicles, waste management and recycling, and the operation of the USF Post Office.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Floor Technician will be responsible for overall floor maintenance and carpet care in assigned areas on a nightly basis and a variety of settings. The areas of assignment will include Faculty/Staff offices, clinical space and patient rooms, classrooms, corridors, waiting areas, labs, auditoriums, recreation center and other various USF buildings. This position may require discarding or cleaning up blood borne pathogens. 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs variety of floor care duties. Dust mops, cleans and burnishes floors; strips, refinishes, scrubs and/or recoats floors; machine scrubs floors according to floor maintenance schedules. Operates various types of equipment used for floor care maintenance such as, but not limited to automatic scrubbers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, burnisher, vacuums, sweepers, pressure wash equipment and carpet extractors.
Cleans and sanitizes restrooms by using a KAIVAC machine, or similar, in restrooms.
Properly cleans and stores equipment. Keeps storage/janitorial closets orderly.  Provides daily preventive equipment maintenance on all equipment used. Tags equipment for major/routine/preventive repairs and advises supervisor.
Informs supervisor of the need for supplies and equipment in a timely manner.  Ensures the use of chemicals and equipment is consistent with established safety standards and practices.
Performs other duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the needs of the department.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires completion of the 9th grade and one year of cleaning/custodial experience. A valid Florida Driver’s License may be required if motorized vehicles of any kind are operated.
PREFERRED:
This position prefers a High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion and work experience of 2-5 years or more in a healthcare, commercial, or education setting using various types of floor cleaning equipment. Must be able to demonstrate floor tech experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

This position requires floor maintenance skills to strip and refinish floors, and complete carpet cleaning knowledge. This job will require physical abilities such as lifting machines, pushing/pulling machines, manual dexterity, the use of your legs and arms, squatting and standing for long periods of time in order to perform the essential functions of this job.
This position requires the appropriate knowledge and use of chemicals, operation of scrubbers, carpet cleaning machines, extractors and vacuums.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

Essential personnel are generally defined as employees critical to ensure the operations of essential functions of the department.  Additionally, on a case-by-case basis, staff members may be designated as essential by management based on the nature of the emergency and/or the availability of other personnel.  Individuals identified as essential personnel, may be expected to be on-site regardless of the employee’s normal work schedule.  In Services, the Grounds and Custodial staff are determined as essential.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36064

Posting Date:  01/18/2024

Posting End Date: 02/01/2024

How to Claim Veteran’s Preference: 

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination. 

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria.  If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

How To Apply 

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email [email protected] .

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.

USF’s Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement .

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

Work Location 

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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