Custodial Worker I (6:00AM - 2:30PM)

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Performs a wide variety of custodial duties and tasks to complete the cleaning of the garages, offices, parking lots and other custodial duties as assigned

• Dusts, cleans and polish furniture. Washes woodwork, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures. Replaces disposables such as paper towels, soap and toilet paper. Collects and transports refuse, cleans and relines containers with plastic bags as required. Cleans tops of windows, doorframes and other high places, using ladder when necessary. Handles cleaning supplies and chemical substances in performance of these duties.
• Vacuums, cleans, sweeps, mops, waxes, scrubs, burnishes and polish floors, fixtures and surfaces. Operates all types of cleaning equipment, floor care equipment, and specialized cleaning equipment. Does all types of heavy project cleaning using above mentioned cleaning methods and equipment, such as but not limited to floor stripping and waxing, polishing, s floor maintenance, heavy restrooms cleaning, carpet shampooing and extraction, and spot removal. Cleans any other item as deemed necessary and as instructed.
• Keeps adjoining patios, courtyards, breezeways, walkways, balconies, staircases in and around buildings of parking garages including stairwells, elevators, and general floor area clean and free of litter. Keeps outside building area within 10 feet of building clean and free of all types of litter.
• Maintains and cleans assigned custodial closet. Responsible for complete cleaning of janitor's cart and all equipment at end of shift. Properly disposes of soiled mops, trash, rags, pads and other supplies. Stores and organizes all supplies and shelves. Completes and turns in daily report to immediate supervisor. Operates motor vehicle in the performance of the position's essential functions. Assists in special events operations to ensure bathroom trailers are kept clean.
• Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms and/or any other University emergency closing. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
• Maintains clean floor machines, vacuum cleaners, wet-dry vacuum cleaners, automatic scrubbing equipment, wringers, dollies, and floor signs after use. Operates machinery as required by supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Completion of the ninth (9th) grade.

2 years of custodial experience

Staff

$32,602.50

• Begin time: 6:00 AM
• End time: 2:30 PM

Required to work outside more than one hour per day

Criminal Background Check

Driver's License Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

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.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.