CUSTODIAL WORKER - 64006073

Requisition No: 853422 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: CUSTODIAL WORKER - 64006073

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006073 

Salary:  $1298.46 - $1300.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/27/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

DOH-Alachua 224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641; Monday-Friday 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Cleans and services building areas according to established procedures. Moves furniture, supplies within the Department, and performs a variety of janitorial services duties to maintain the health department in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition

•           Follow directed cleaning schedule, as provided by Supervisor, including but not limited to general cleaning and/or dusting of all walls, glass, furniture, equipment, restrooms; disinfecting of all hand touch surfaces; vacuuming/cleaning of floors and carpeting and emptying and properly handling biohazard waste containers.

•           Keep building and grounds, including entryways, sidewalks, driveways, parking lot areas neat and clean and free of trash and debris.

•           Secure assigned area at the end of work shift, secure and check that all secured doors have locked.

•           Daily removal and disposal of trash in area assigned.

•           Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed from supervisor.

•           Advise supervisor when building requires a work order for a specific area/location.

•           Perform daily cleaning on all custodial equipment. Operate all equipment according to established safety procedures.

•           Assist in setting up and cleaning the conference rooms before and after events as needed.

•           Assist Maintenance department in moving furniture and supplies as needed.

•           Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have ability to follow written or oral instructions from supervisor.

•           Must have ability to complete mandatory annual trainings using a computer device.

•           Must have ability to perform routine custodial duties.

•           Must have ability to safely handle custodial related chemicals.

•           Knowledge and ability in the use of cleaning chemicals on various kinds of surfaces.

•           Knowledge and skills in cleaning procedures and techniques.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

•           Ability to operate various types of housekeeping equipment to include brooms, mops, vacuums, brushes and carpet shampooers.

•           Ability to follow and perform prepared daily work schedule.

•           Ability to maintain and re-supply a custodial closet.

•           Ability to read container labels (i.e. warnings, cautions, etc.).

•           Ability to communicate and work effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and staff.

•           Ability to walk, bend and climb stairs a considerable amount of the day.

•           Ability to lift to 50 pounds or greater to remove refuse from buildings and place in dumpsters.

•           Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of work constantly to move objects.

•           Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred -

•           High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

•           Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

•           Although no previous hospital or health care housekeeping experience is necessary, the janitorial worker will be expected to complete the department's training that will provide the tools to meet the minimum requirements of the job by the completion of the probationary period.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

DOH-Alachua 224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641; Monday-Friday 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

·         Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

·         Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

·         State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

·         Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

·         Flexible Spending Accounts;

·         Tuition waivers;

·         And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

 Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

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 canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.