Job Description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Service/Maintenance
Working Title: Environmental Services Technician

Department: Building Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $15.00
Pay Basis: Hourly

Unlock assigned building, clean, service, and disinfect restrooms, lounges, E-Classrooms, public entrances, stairways and other areas as assigned by supervision. Work performed to APPA standards as directed. Tasks are usually performed alone during a shift shift, but can at times be strenuous and may require teamwork. Receives direct supervision from the Senior Environmental Services Supervisor and work/project coordination from the Environmental Services Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of the ninth grade.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of the ninth grade.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of High School or Equivalent. Custodial service experience at a large business/institution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 60% - Telephones – wiping, disinfecting Vents – dusting, cleaning CLEAN AND SERVICE RESTROOMS, SHOWER ROOMS, and LOUNGES: Dispensers – restocking, cleaning Ceramic Tile Floor – sweep, 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, rebagging, washing CLEANS AND SERVICES PUBLIC CIRCULATION AREAS: Water Fountains – cleaning, disinfecting Waste Containers – emptying, cleaning, rebagging Furniture – wiping, light dusting Telephones – wiping, disinfecting Vents – dusting, cleaning - (Essential)
• 30% - Takes recycle cart to curb on specific morning of the week or as directed by supervisor. Return cart to building same day. Relocates furniture as directed by supervisor. Prepares timesheet electronically and submits to supervision as directed. Reviews and fills out task and frequencies checklist weekly to ensure responsibilities are completed. Polices area around assigned buildings. Responds to emergencies such as water incursion, human accidents, debris cleanup. Cleans other areas as assigned by supervision based upon operation needs. Performs other duties as assigned. - (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 Terrazo – sweeping, dust mopping, damp mopping Concrete – sweeping, spraying Rubberized – dust mopping, damp mopping, and brush scrubbing - (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: Occasionally
• 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.

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.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 2
Work Hours: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
FTE: 1.0
Closing Date: 6/29/2026