Custodial Worker Ii

**JOB NO**:
537207

**WORK TYPE**:
Staff Full-Time

**LOCATION**:
Polk

**CATEGORIES**:
Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

**DEPARTMENT**:
60310000 - AG-FAC PLANNING - OPERATIONS

**CLASSIFICATION TITLE**:
Custodial Worker II

**CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
Completion of ninth (9th) grade and two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
The University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Custodial Worker II to support the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall appearance of campus facilities. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

**Position Overview**

The Custodial Worker II will be working at our Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, perform custodial services for additional campus buildings, and ensure all cleaning tasks meet UF standards. This role involves both coordination and hands-on work, requiring flexibility, organization, and initiative.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Coordinate contracted custodial services for six major buildings, including scheduling workloads, managing supplies, and addressing immediate custodial needs.
- Provide custodial services for seven minor buildings and one major building, including restrooms, offices, classrooms, conference spaces, and public areas.
- Perform a wide range of custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, waxing, carpet cleaning, window washing, and sanitizing restrooms.
- Track and maintain custodial supply inventory, ensure equipment is in good working order, and assist with purchasing supplies within budget.
- Coordinate set-up and clean-up for events in Ben Hill Griffin Hall, ensuring spaces are prepared and properly maintained.
- Support additional campus needs as assigned, including use of a state vehicle for travel to other regional Research and Education Centers.

**Why Join UF/CREC?**
At CREC, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence in research, education, and community service. This role provides an opportunity to take ownership of facility cleanliness and play an important part in the success of UF’s mission.

**EXPECTED SALARY**:
$16-$18/hr.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
Completion of ninth (9th) grade and two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Valid driver's license.

**PREFERRED**:
Ability to schedule and coordinate custodial workers.
Knowledge of cleaning products available for cleaning.
Ability to order in a timely fashion for re-supply.
Ability to juggle manpower to accommodate emergency situations.
Ability to resolve personnel problems with a minimum of job interference
(3) years of custodial experience
Critical thinking skills
Time management skills

**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS**:
In order to be considered, you must provide three professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

**HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED**:

- Yes

**ADVERTISED**:
18 Sep 2025

Eastern Daylight Time
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**:

- 03 Oct 2025

Eastern Daylight Time