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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Custodian - Ft. Pierce, FL.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Custodial Services team member to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across our facilities. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the health and comfort of our students, staff, and visitors by performing a wide range of cleaning and light maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will work independently and responsibly, demonstrating a strong commitment to cleanliness, safety, and customer service.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• 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 job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of ninth grade and two years of appropriate experience required.

Valid Florida driver license required.

Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff and students required.

Salary:

$15.00 - $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 work outside of normal hours for special events.

Application Deadline:

2025-10-28

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:

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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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.