Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
Facilities and Business Operations:
Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university. We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.
The Opportunity:
The Custodial Specialist III is responsible for, but not limited to, supervising, training, planning, scheduling, and coordinating the workload for assigned employees in a timely manner to ensure quality maintenance, sanitation, safety, and proper function of all buildings, systems, equipment and surrounding environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Custodial Specialist I and II employees in daily work performance; Coach and train employees on job assignments, standards, and customer service.
- Conduct quality checks of employee work assignment to ensure buildings are cleaned to the level specified in the Quality Assurance audit program, and that all work is completed as scheduled and performed within the allotted time.
- Develop and execute a system of internal controls which provide reasonable assurance that unit operations are effective, and efficient, unit assets are safeguarded, unit financial information is reliable, and the unit complies with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Perform and document cleanliness audits; Record and track inspection ratings; Conduct appropriate employee performance follow-ups when necessary.
- Provide and schedule safety training to team.
- Review all work orders assigned to the zone. Maintain and enter accurate data into the Integrated Work Management System (IWMS); Provide team with schedule that allow coordination between zone supervision, staff, work groups or trades, vendors, customers, UCF or State of Florida inspectors, and stake holders required to complete a job.
- Prioritize, validate and distribute work requests in accordance with established departmental standard operating procedures, applicable State and Federal guidelines and the unit process guide.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to schedule utility and equipment shutdowns and/or area closures required to complete the project.
- Respond to all life safety and urgent work orders in an expedited manner.
- As part of the high-performance work team, this position performs light maintenance activities which may include but are not limited to restroom dispenser repairs, drain cleaning, light bulb replacements, painting, and/or pressure washing.
For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of 9th grade and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Flexible for utilization by trade with most urgent requirements.
- Ability to use small and/or large floor equipment for carpet and hard floor care.
- Ability to use tools required for the task (mop/mop bucket, dust mop, broom, scrub pad, radio, etc.).
- Ability to comprehend safety for EH&S approved chemicals for daily cleaning of restrooms, floors, and surfaces and be able to use approved chemicals.
- Ability to comprehend and support all applicable Federal, State, and local safety rules and regulations, including OSHA, Dept. of Health, and the Bureau of Fire Safety.
- Ability to understand, communicate, apply, and enforce UCF guidelines, regulations, and policies.
- Ability to communicate in conversational English in order to work effectively with customers and team members, operate and interpret the functions of the electronic equipment (iPod touch for IWMS PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication devices.
- Ability to delegate, train, coach, lead, motivate, and ensure cohesiveness in a diverse work environment.
- Ability to comprehend reports, inspections, and documentation pertinent to the unit.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and address sensitive matters appropriately and efficiently.
- Ability to assess material needs, order, and sustain accurate and sufficient inventories.
- Ability to organize resources and to ensure that work productivity and service meet UCF quality assurance standards.
- Ability to interpret, follow, and/or provide instructions.
Health Assessment Required:
The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
- And more…For more benefits information, to go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
Facilities and Safety F&S – Operations
Work Schedule
Tuesday – Saturday, 6:30am to 3:00pm
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$20.00
Job Posting End Date
05-05-2023-12-00-AM
Veteran’s Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.