OPS Environmental Services Technician

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. 

Please review job requirements carefully.  Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.

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

Position Title (Classification Title):  OPS Environmental Services Technician Working Title:  Environmental Services Technician Job Summary: Unlock assigned building, 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 routinely 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. Position Qualifications: Custodial service experience at a large business/institution. 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.
Proven excellent customer service skills.
Proven use of safety standards. 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.

Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours Monday through Friday 5.5 hours per day FTE 0.6875 Salary Range $15.00 Pay Basis Hourly Closing Date: 6/30/2025 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. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. 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.