Custodial Worker

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is hiring for a Custodial Services position in the Tallahassee area. The role involves cleaning floors and spaces, disposing of trash, coordinating recycling, and assisting with event setups and cleanup.

Employees may respond to spills and unusual conditions, and must communicate needs to supervisors and staff. The department notes that completion of a 9th grade education or higher is required, with preferred prior custodial work experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 9th grade education or higher.
• Preferred experience in custodial work.

Responsibilities

• Disposes trash in dumpsters and coordinates recycling collection.
• Cleans floors, furniture, walls, ceilings, windows, blinds, and restrooms.
• Assists with setups for banquets and events, moves equipment, and tidies spaces.
• Monitors for unusual conditions and responds to spills or cleanup requests.
• Communicates requests to supervision and custodial staff as needed.

Skills

Custodial experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department

Custodial Services

Responsibilities

• Disposes trash in dumpsters. Collects and coordinates the collecting of recyclable products (plastics, glass, aluminum) from the recycling bins in the Oglesby Union. Replaces and recycles light bulbs per University standards.
• Cleans (dusts, washes, sweeps, vacuums, strips tiles, mops, scrubs, waxes, buffs, etc) floors, furniture, furnishings, walls, ceilings, windows, window sills, blinds. Pressure washes building exteriors and floors.
• Assists with setups for banquets and special events including but not limited to moving furniture, equipment, and setting up stages. Coordinates collection of trash and recyclable products and cleaning of event space and restrooms.
• Monitors and reports all unusual conditions that arise throughout the complex. Responds to requests for spills, cleanups and trash/recyclable collection. Communicates requests and unusual conditions to Oglesby Union staff, custodial staff, setup crews, Coordinator of Physical Plant and other through hand-held radio. Hand-held radio must be worn at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of a 9th grade education or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred experience in custodial work.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.