CUSTODIAL WORKER

CUSTODIAL WORKER - 67012865

POSITION'S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 67012865

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. This posting may close prior to closing date.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sweeps mops or vacuums all floor areas.
• Dusts and cleans all surface areas, furniture, and household appliances.
• Cleans windows and window screens.
• Maintains the outside of the building in a presentable manner by cleaning the outdoor furniture and sweeping and cleaning the walkways.
• Completes kitchen duties such as properly washing dishes and sanitizing dishes with proper required documentation.
• Organizes and stocks food items, condiments, and supplements in the refrigerator, drawers, and cabinets.
• Provides oversight and inspection of food item and supplement expiration dates and discard/return per protocol.
• Cleans all bathroom areas.
• Restocks the paper products (toilet paper and paper towels).
• Maintains compliance as trained on infection control regulations and procedures including but not limited to proper laundry procedures and the handling of biohazardous waste.
• Empties trash cans daily and replaces liners.
• Ensures all soap and sanitizer dispensers are filled.
• Ensures supply closet is stocked with necessary cleaning products and has items replaced when depleted.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
• Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be about to work around cleaning supplies. Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances. Must be able to reach overhead.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of: Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry care, and dishwashing.
• Ability to: Ability to follow instructions and written schedules as it relates to routine cleaning and safety. Ability to be flexible regarding work assignments and special projects. Ability to work closely with a team of staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to inventory supplies. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to organize supplies, utensils, food, and condiments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile. All applicants should complete the online application process.

If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the People First service center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

RETIREE NOTICE: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM: As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.