Facility Custodial Staff

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (PPO/HMO)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Sick Leave Pool

Paid time off and holidays

Education scholarship support

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking two Facility Custodial Staff to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming campus facilities in Boca Raton, FL. The role involves a variety of cleaning tasks, light maintenance, and adherence to safety procedures to ensure high cleanliness and readiness.

Responsibilities include cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, offices, and public areas, replenishing supplies, handling waste, operating specialized cleaning equipment, and performing post‑event cleanup.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or completion of 9th grade and one year of appropriate experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms and/or assigned work areas by utilizing proper cleaning methods.
• May include but not limited to sweeping, dusting, mopping, waxing, and vacuuming.
• Replenishes supplies as necessary.
• Cleans kitchens, lounges, hallways, stairwells, offices, conference rooms and other public areas as assigned by using proper cleaning methods.
• Removes trash/garbage and recycle items.
• Cleans receptacles and janitorial closets as necessary.
• Cleans furnishings, light fixtures, and/or air conditioning vents using proper cleaning methods or equipment.
• Washes windows and/or sweeps stairwells.
• Reports building damages or problems to supervisor.
• Performs deep carpet cleaning, spot‑treating, and steam cleaning in high‑traffic areas.
• Monitors stock levels of cleaning chemicals, paper products, and maintenance supplies; report levels before supplies run low.
• Executes targeted sanitization schedules for high‑touch surfaces during peak operational hours.
• Uses a tablet, smartphone, or computer to receive, track, update, and close out daily maintenance and custodial work orders.
• Coordinates post‑event cleanup and asset recovery for large campus gatherings, ensuring spaces are restored to operational standards.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety procedures

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or 9th grade + 1 year experience

Tools

Industrial floor buffers

Automatic scrubbers

Carpet extractors

Job description

Florida Atlantic University is seeking two Facility Custodial Staff - Boca Raton, FL. In this essential role, Custodial Staff help ensure campus facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position performs a variety of cleaning and light maintenance duties, using proper methods, equipment, and safety procedures to maintain high standards of cleanliness and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms and/or assigned work areas by utilizing proper cleaning methods.
• May include but not limited to sweeping, dusting, mopping, waxing, and vacuuming.
• Replenishes supplies as necessary.
• Cleans kitchens, lounges, hallways, stairwells, offices, conference rooms and other public areas as assigned by using proper cleaning methods.
• Removes trash/garbage and recycle items.
• Cleans receptacles and janitorial closets as necessary.
• Cleans (dusts and/or washes) furnishings, light fixtures, and/or air conditioning vents using proper cleaning methods or equipment.
• Washes windows and/or sweeps stairwells.
• Reports building damages or problems to supervisor.
• Perform job-related special projects.
• May include moving furniture or furnishings, room set up including linen or changing linen, and minor maintenance as necessary.
• Safely and swiftly contains and cleans up chemical, hazardous, or non-hazardous spills using proper absorption and disposal protocols.
• Conducts daily campus walks to ensure buildings and property are safe, secure, and well-maintained, including entrances, fence lines, golf carts, trash items, etc.
• Operates specialized cleaning equipment such as industrial floor buffers, automatic scrubbers, carpet extractors.
• Performs deep carpet cleaning, spot‑treating, and steam cleaning in high‑traffic areas.
• Monitors stock levels of cleaning chemicals, paper products, and maintenance supplies; report levels before supplies run low.
• Executes targeted sanitization schedules for high‑touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, elevator buttons, keyless entries, railings) during peak operational hours.
• Uses a tablet, smartphone, or computer to receive, track, update, and close out daily maintenance and custodial work orders.
• Coordinates post‑event cleanup and asset recovery for large campus gatherings, ensuring spaces are restored to operational standards.

Benefits and Perks

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax‑deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full‑time employment.
• For in‑unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or completion of 9th grade and one year of appropriate experience required.

Salary and Employment

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Non‑Exempt Support Personnel (SP) College or Department: College of Education: FAUS - District and School Programs.

Location: Boca Raton.

Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline

2026-09-07

Veterans Preference

Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Official Sealed Transcripts

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Pre‑Employment Screenings

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment.

• Criminal background check (level I and level II)
• Motor vehicle check
• Credit check
• Reference checks
• Alcohol, and drug screening check

Accommodation Request

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561‑297‑3004 or send an email at [e-mail].

About Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida’s Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world‑class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation’s largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region’s cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

Legal & Regulatory Information

Clery Act Information & Consumer Information. Visit Florida Atlantic’s Consumer Information page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Florida Statute 1010.35 – Screening Foreign Researchers. Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research‑related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non‑university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS‑160 (Online Non‑immigrant Visa Application).