Custodial Worker

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee is seeking a Custodial Worker to maintain cleanliness of the campus facilities, including floors, offices, restrooms, and common areas.

You will handle trash and recyclables, assist with event setups in the Oglesby Union, and respond to spills and maintenance requests with the custodial team.

The role requires a basic education and experience in custodial work is a plus; a criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 9th grade education or higher.

Responsibilities

• Disposes trash in dumpsters and coordinates recyclable collection.
• Cleans floors, furniture, walls, windows, and other surfaces; pressure washes exteriors.
• Assists with setups for banquets and events, moving furniture and equipment.
• Monitors and reports unusual conditions; responds to spills, cleanups, and trash/recyclables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial work

Education

Completion of a 9th grade education or higher

Job description

Job Title: Custodial Worker
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 63836

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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Veterans' Preference

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Considerations

This is a 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.