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The Opportunity:
The Housekeeping Department within University Operations is seeking a Housekeeper I, High Performance Work Team to support a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. This position has a direct impact on the daily experience of students, staff, visitors, and campus partners through reliable service, professionalism, and positive interactions.
The Housekeeper I, High Performance Work Team is responsible for maintaining assigned areas to established standards through a combination of custodial services and light maintenance tasks that support the overall safety, appearance, and functionality of campus spaces. Duties include routine, project, and deep cleaning; responding to service requests; and proactively addressing issues as they arise. The role requires flexibility to respond to emergencies or unforeseen needs, with assignments rotating as necessary to support departmental priorities and promote cross‑training.
This role requires foundational custodial knowledge and skills, including hard floor care, carpet care, sanitation practices, and the ability to safely perform basic maintenance tasks. A strong customer service mindset and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.
Completion of 9th grade.
UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles for the Housekeeper I, High Performance Work Team. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
New hires selected for this position at the University of Central Florida can expect to be offered the base salary amount for the role. Compensation is determined in alignment with UCF’s pay structure and internal equity considerations.
This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.
Depending on the assigned work location and schedule, a valid Class E driver’s license may be required.
Please note that under this position title, the department is considering hiring for multiple work schedules. Specific schedule assignments will be determined based on departmental needs and candidate availability. Applicants may be considered for any of the available schedules and are encouraged to indicate their scheduling preferences, if any, within their application materials.
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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
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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.
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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
The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email onac@ucf.edu.
