Custodian

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Custodian. Fort Pierce, FL

• Work independently wearing proper PPE to clean, sanitize and stock restrooms. Sanitize and clean toilets, urinals, sinks and counters, high touch areas, clean mirrors, and fixtures. Sweep and wash floors. Maintain and clean custodial equipment and storage areas.
• Empty trash and recycle containers and dispose of trash from offices and common areas. Keep containers clean and sanitized, refill liners. Dust and wipe windowsills, doors and common area surfaces. Handle cleaning chemicals safely. Service and clean student housing buildings.
• Maintain floors in designated areas, sweep and mop hard surface floors. Vacuum clean carpets, chairs and other seating surfaces. Operate floor scrubber and custodial equipment. Respond to and resolve spills and stains. Be available for after hour special events as needed.
• Wipe clean table and desk top surfaces and maintain inventory of custodial paper and cleaning supplies in designated areas. Perform light maintenance, painting and other tasks as designated. Maintain building entrance areas by washing windows, doors and entrance mats. Perform other duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• 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 – https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Flexible work arrangement plans – https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php
• 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 – https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf
• 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).

For details on FAU’s amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of ninth grade and one year of appropriate experience required.

Valid Florida driver license required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Two years of appropriate experience.

Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff and students.

Salary:

$13.00 – $17.00 per hour.

College or Department:

HBOI: Physical Plant

Location:

Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. – 2 p.m. Occasional nights and weekends for special events when needed.

Application Deadline:

2024-09-16

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at empl@fau.edu.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

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 REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

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