Environmental Svcs. Technician

Position Title (Classification Title):

Environmental Svcs. Technician 117680

Working Title:

Environmental Services Specialist

Job Summary:

Environmental Service Worker unlocks assigned buildings and cleans and services restrooms, lounges, E-Classrooms, offices, pubic entrances, and stairways and other areas as assigned by supervision. Work performed to APPA level standards. Tasks are usually performed alone during a eight hour shift, but can at times be strenuous and may require teamwork. Receives direct supervision from the Environmental Services Supervisor/ Coordinator and work/project coordination from the Environmental Service Specialist.

Department

Building Services

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of the ninth grade and two years of appropriate experience.

Position Qualifications:

Experience in vacuuming, shampooing, extracting carpets, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; cleaning restrooms, lounges, offices, classrooms, showers, and laboratories.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Six months experience in the following; vacuuming, shampooing, steam cleaning carpets, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing floors, cleaning restrooms and laboratories, Work to heights of 10 feet. Able to left 50 pounds.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 30% - Clean and service classrooms, Waste Containers - emptying, cleaning, re-bagging. Flat Surfaces- dusting, cleaning. Clean Chalkboards/Whiteboards- cleaning, restocking, Pencil Sharpener- emptying, wiping, clean up as needed. Wall/Doors-unlock as required , dusting, cleaning. Windows-cleaning to a height of 10 feet. Desks and Chairs- dusting, cleaning, straightening. Vents- dusting, cleaning. - (Essential)
• 10% - Care and maintenance of footing; Carpet/Mats- vacuuming, hot-water extraction, spot cleaning, gum removal, restorative care. Resilient Tile - dust mopping, damp mopping, stripping, waxing, spray-buffing, burnishing, spot-cleaning and scrubbing. Wood Floor- dust mopping, spot cleaning, tacking. TERRAZZO- sweeping, dust mopping, damp mopping. Concrete - sweeping, spraying, scrubbing. Rubberized- dust mopping, damp mopping and brush scrubbing. - (Essential)
• 20% - Clean stairwells: STAIRWAY — sweeping, cleaning, mopping steps and landings dusting handrails, report damage to supervisor. DOORS/WALLS —leaning, graffiti removal, report damage to supervisor. Keep supplies and equipment organized, report damaged equipment to supervision. Maintain MSDS Manual in custodial closet. Report needed supplies to supervision and prepare custodial cart at the end of the day for the next workday. Clean and service public circulation areas: WATER FOUNTAINS —cleaning, disinfecting. WASTE CONTAINERS -emptying, cleaning, rebagging. FURNITURE — light dusting. TELEPHONES —wiping, disinfecting. Clean laboratories: LAB SINKS —cleaning, but not where biological, chemical or hazardous wastes are present. TELEPHONES —wiping, disinfecting. WASTE CONTAINERS —emptying, cleaning, Relocate furniture as directed by supervisor. Police area around assigned buildings. Respond to emergencies such as water incursion, human accidents, debris cleanup, hurricane, etc. Take recycle toters to curb on designated morning (each week) or as directed by supervisor. Clean light fixtures using a long handled duster up to 10 feet. Complete and submit timesheet as directed by supervisor. Complete “task & frequencies checklist” and submit to supervisor each Friday at day’s end. Follow all SOP’s as outlined by Facilities Development & Operations. Comply with all UWF policy. Clean other areas as assigned by supervision based on operational needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Police area around assigned buildings. - (Essential)
• 10% - Clean and service office areas WASTE CONTAINERS- emptying, cleaning and re-bagging. FLAT SURFACES - dusting cleaning. WALL/DOORS- unlock doors as required, cleaning, dusting. FURITURE- light dusting. TELPHONES- wiping, disinfecting. VENTS- dusting, cleaning, . Clean and service office. - (Essential)
• 30% - Clean and service restrooms, shower rooms, and lounges: DISPENSERS —restocking, cleaning. CERAMIC TILE FLOOR —damp mopping, disinfecting. TOILETS/URINALS —cleaning, brushing, wiping, disinfecting. WALLS/DOORS/PARTITIONS —cleaning, disinfecting. MIRROR — cleaning, removing streaks. SINKS/FIXTURES —cleaning, disinfecting. SHOWER/FIXTURES — cleaning, disinfecting. WASTE CONTAINERS —emptying, cleaning, re-bagging, washing. - (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: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• 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: Daily
• Lifting over 25lbs: Frequently
• 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 veteran's preference.

Number of Vacancies

1

Work Hours

5:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday

FTE

1

Salary Range

31,320

Pay Basis

Annually

Closing Date:

3/15/2025

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.