Temp Custodial Worker

Florida International University

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 23,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Florida International University in Miami, FL is seeking a floor custodian for a one-year temporary role. The shift runs 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, Monday through Friday, performing comprehensive cleaning of floors, restrooms, and common areas.

You will set up event spaces and assist with basic maintenance, supporting a clean, safe campus environment. The position requires completing the ninth grade and offers an hourly pay rate of $15.50–$16.50, with benefits eligibility for temporary staff where

Qualifications

  • Completion of the ninth Grade.

Responsibilities

  • Cleans floors, rugs, furniture, and fixtures; vacuums and shampoos carpets; cleans restrooms and locker rooms.
  • Restocks supplies as necessary, assists in keeping outside of the building clean; handles cleaning supplies and chemicals.
  • Moves furniture and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Sets up event spaces according to client requests; cleans and returns rooms to original configurations.
  • Operates building's portable equipment with supervision.
  • Delivers supplies and runs errands as necessary.
  • Assists with minor nontechnical repairs to buildings and fixtures including replacing light bulbs.
  • Reports the need for maintenance and assists in making minor repairs as needed.

Education

Completion of the ninth Grade

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary
  • Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, polishes, strips, seals and buffs floors; vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpets dusts, polishes, and cleans all furniture, woodwork, and white boards, washes doors, stairways, windows, walls, ceilings, blinds, furniture, light fixtures, and drinking fountains, empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash and/or recycle materials; picks up trash in adjacent ground areas, cleans and disinfects restrooms and locker rooms including floors, walls, fixtures, and mirrors.
  • Restocks supplies as necessary, assists in keeping outside of the building clean handles cleaning supplies and chemical substances in the performance of duties.
  • Moves furniture and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Sets up event spaces according to client requests; cleans and returns room to original configurations
  • Operates building's portable equipment with supervision
  • Delivers supplies, runs errands as necessary
  • Assists with minor nontechnical repairs to buildings and fixtures including the replacement of light bulbs
  • Reports the need for maintenance and repair and assists in making minor repairs as needed
Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the ninth (9th) Grade.

Job Category

Temporary

Temporary Disclosure

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part. Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Completion of the ninth (9th) Grade.

Disclosures
Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Aff

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

Work Schedule
  • Monday through Friday
  • 4:00PM - 12:30AM (NIGHT SHIFT)
  • 1 Year duration
Advertised Salary
  • $15.50-$16.50/HOUR
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