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The University of North Florida (UNF) is a prestigious institution of higher education committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, UNF emphasizes community engagement and collaboration with local to global partners, reflecting its mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. As a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution, UNF is dedicated not only to academic excellence but to meaningful community involvement, building a supportive atmosphere that values cultural diversity and ethical responsibility. Within this vibrant academic community, the Housing and Residence Life department plays a crucial role in enhancing the student experience. The department is committed to providing safe, clean, and comfortable living environments that support student growth and success. Integral to this mission is the Custodial Worker position, which is a vital part of maintaining the housing facilities and ensuring that public, residential, and communal areas meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This hourly position offers a wage of $15.00 per hour and requires a dependable, self-motivated individual who thrives in a team-oriented and student-focused environment. The Custodial Worker’s responsibilities are diverse and hands-on, involving comprehensive housekeeping duties within student apartments, lounges, restrooms, common spaces, and various university facilities. The custodian’s impact extends beyond cleaning; they contribute directly to the overall well-being of the campus community by embodying the University’s mission and values, particularly through exemplary customer service and a compassionate attitude toward students. The role demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle routine tasks efficiently and with attention to detail. The candidate will be responsible for various cleaning techniques, including vacuuming, spray buffing, carpet shampooing, stripping and re-waxing resilient tile floors, and grout cleaning. Maintenance of lounge areas involves daily vacuuming, waste disposal, spot cleaning, furniture arrangement, and upholstery cleaning, all of which help cultivate an inviting atmosphere for students. Public lounge appliances such as microwaves, stoves, sinks, counters, cabinets, and vent hoods require thorough cleaning and routine checks for proper operation. The custodian also maintains halls, common areas, postal facilities, stairwells, courtyards, parking lots, elevators, and building entrances. This entails sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning stair rails, trash disposal, reporting maintenance issues, and occasionally pressure washing exterior concrete surfaces. Additionally, duties extend to cleaning individual rooms, suites, and student apartments, including refrigerators, stoves, sinks, fixtures, and air conditioner closets. Window and door glass cleaning, as well as blind maintenance, are part of the responsibilities aimed at ensuring a spotless, welcoming environment throughout campus housing. This role offers an opportunity to join a community that values teamwork, respect, and professionalism. The Custodial Worker is seen as an essential contributor to student satisfaction and safety, often needing to demonstrate patience, care, and conflict resolution skills when interacting with students and staff. The role is subject to a background check and may include a credit check as part of the University’s employment policies. Additionally, it carries responsibilities under Title IX, requiring the incumbent to report any allegations of sexual misconduct in accordance with university regulations. Overall, the Custodial Worker at UNF is a position that blends practical housekeeping expertise with a commitment to supporting a thriving academic community. Candidates for this role will find themselves in a dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to making the University of North Florida a clean, safe, and supportive place to live and learn.

• Completion of ninth grade or equivalent combination of education and experience
• willingness to undergo background check
• ability to report allegations of sexual misconduct and comply with Title IX regulations
• physical ability to perform demanding custodial tasks
• dependable and self-motivated work ethic
• excellent interpersonal skills
• willingness to work flexible hours
• some positions may require a valid classified driver’s license consistent with vehicle operation
• ability to follow university policies and procedures