Requisition No: 884704 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: CUSTODIAL WORKER - 67012865 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67012865
Salary: $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 10/11/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolAGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESPOSITION: Custodial Worker - Career ServicePOSITION'S LOCATION: Tacachale - Gainesville, FLPOSITION NUMBER: 67012865 (Mon-Fri)OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITYCANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. This posting may close prior to closing date. 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: Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates State of Florida retirement package Generous vacation and sick leave10 paid holidays a year Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for state college/university courses Training opportunities For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.comThe Agency seeks team members who contribute to a culture that develops individuals and strengthens teams through transparency and a commitment to professional growth. Team members are expected to provide exceptional customer service, demonstrate humility, recognize and share credit with others, remain self-motivated, and exercise sound judgment and awareness in team interactions and group dynamics. This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency's mission. Join APD's TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE - NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults! Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application, and "see resume" will not be considered an acceptable responseSALARY RANGE$34,760.00 - $38,236.00 over base Annually $1,336.92.00 - $1,470.62 over Base Biweekly The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSweeps mops or vacuums all floor areas. Dusts and cleans all surface areas, furniture, and household appliances. Cleans windows and window screens. Maintains the outside of the building in a presentable manner by cleaning the outdoor furniture and sweeping and cleaning the walkways. Completes kitchen duties such as properly washing dishes and sanitizing dishes with proper required documentation. Organizes and stocks food items, condiments, and supplements in the refrigerator, drawers, and cabinets. Provides oversight and inspection of food item and supplement expiration dates and discard/return per protocol. Cleans all bathroom areas. Restocks the paper products (toilet paper and paper towels).Maintains compliance as trained on infection control regulations and procedures including but not limited to proper laundry procedures and the handling of biohazardous waste. Empties trash cans daily and replaces liners. Ensures all soap and sanitizer dispensers are filled. Ensures supply closet is stocked with necessary cleaning products and has items replaced when depleted. Performs other related duties as assigned or requiredPOSITION REQUIREMENTSMust be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency. Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency. Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
PYHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be about to work around cleaning supplies. Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances. Must be able to reach overhead. This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of: Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry care, and dishwashing. Ability to: Ability to follow instructions and written schedules as it relates to routine cleaning and safety. Ability to be flexible regarding work assignments and special projects. Ability to work closely with a team of staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to inventory supplies. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to organize supplies, utensils, food, and condiments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PROFILE COMPLETIONTo qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile. All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287.Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application. RETIREE NOTICEIf 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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAMAs a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENTIt is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies. Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting. Applicants for employment will also be screened through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For additional information, please visit the AHCA Background Screening Clearinghouse. APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).All applicants should complete the online application process. If you need assistance applying for this position, please call the People First service center at 1-877-562-7287.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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.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.
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