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Environmental Services Technician 109050

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Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Trades/Services

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.

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Position Number:	109050
Position Title (Classification Title):	Environmental Services Technician 109050
Working Title:	Environmental Services Technician
Job Summary:	Unlock assigned buildings, clean and service restrooms, lounges, E-Classrooms, offices, public entrances, stairways and other areas as assigned by supervision. Work performed to APPA standards as directed. Tasks are usually performed alone during an eight hour shift, but can at times be strenuous and may require teamwork. Receives direct supervision from the Environmental Services Supervisor and work/project coordination from the Environmental Services Specialist.
Department	Building Services
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:	Completion of the ninth grade and two years of appropriate experience.
Position Qualifications:	Completion of the ninth grade. Six months experience: vacuuming, shampooing, steam cleaning carpets, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing floors, cleaning rest rooms and laboratories. Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform custodial tasks, work to heights of 10 feet and lift 50 pounds. Wear uniform provided. Work safely and wear personal protective clothing/shoes/equipment when appropriate. Report damage items that need repair. Ability to read numbers. Complete and turn in TMA workorders in a timely manner. Ability to effectively communicate and maintain good working relationship with faculty, students, campus staff, custodial staff, specialist and supervisor to determine needs and ensure continuous process improvements. Keep keys secure at all times. Understand and consistently apply internal department procedures, UWF Policies and Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety training, Facilities Standard Operation Procedures (found on FDO website), and SDS Sheets.
Preferred Qualifications	Six months experience: vacuuming, shampooing, steam cleaning carpets, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing floors, cleaning restrooms and laboratories. Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform custodial tasks, work to heights of 10 feet, and ability lift 50 pounds. Ability effectively communicate and maintain good working relationship with customer, coworkers, supervisors, and others to determine needs and ensure continuous process improvements. Proven excellent customer service skills. Proven use of safety standards.
Essential Functions / Job Duties:	60% - CLEAN AND SERVICE CLASSROOMS: Waste Containers – emptying, cleaning, rebagging. Flat Surfaces – dusting, cleaning. Clean Chalkboards/Whiteboards – cleaning, restocking. Pencil Sharpener – emptying, wiping, clean-up as needed. Walls/Doors – unlock as required, dusting, cleaning. Windows – cleaning to a height of 10 feet. Desks & Chairs – dusting, cleaning, straightening. Vents – dusting, cleaning. CLEAN AND SERVICE OFFICE AREAS: Waste Containers – emptying, disinfecting, rebagging. Furniture – light dusting. 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) 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) 10% - Polices area around assigned buildings. Responds to emergencies such as water incursion, human accidents, debris cleanup, hurricane, etc. - (Essential) 10% - Takes recycle cart to curb on specific morning of the week or as directed by supervisor. Return cart to building same day. Cleans light fixtures to a height of 10 feet using a stepladder. 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. - (Essential) 10% - Cleans other areas as assigned by supervision based upon operation needs. Performs other duties as assigned. - (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: Frequently 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. This position is eligible for veteran's preference.
Number of Vacancies	1
Work Hours	5:00 AM - 1:30 PM Mon - Friday
FTE	1.0
Salary Range	$34,452
Pay Basis	Annually
Closing Date:	9/8/2025
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. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272. At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.

Advertised: August 06, 2025
Applications close: September 08, 2025

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Position	Location	Closes
Environmental Services Technician 109050	Pensacola - Main Campus	8 Sep 2025
Unlock assigned buildings, clean and service restrooms, lounges, E-Classrooms, offices, public entrances, stairways and other areas as assigned by supervision. Work performed to APPA standards as directed. Tasks are usually performed alone during an eight hour shift, but can at times be strenuous and may require teamwork. Receives direct supervision from the Environmental Services Supervisor and work/project coordination from the Environmental Services Specialist.

Position	Location	Closes
Environmental Services Technician 109050	Pensacola - Main Campus	8 Sep 2025
Unlock assigned buildings, clean and service restrooms, lounges, E-Classrooms, offices, public entrances, stairways and other areas as assigned by supervision. Work performed to APPA standards as directed. Tasks are usually performed alone during an eight hour shift, but can at times be strenuous and may require teamwork. Receives direct supervision from the Environmental Services Supervisor and work/project coordination from the Environmental Services Specialist.

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