Custodial Worker I (Housing Facilities)

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 Custodial Workers are assigned responsibilities involving the care and cleaning of residential halls. This is an entry level where employees are assigned routine work involving sweeping, mopping, dusting, disposing of trash, and other simple cleaning duties. • Performs a variety of custodial tasks performed during the day as well as at night, depending on shift. Provides custodial service and upkeep to residence hall areas inside and outside of dormitories on the Modesto Maidique campus. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures, but specific instruction may be given in unusual situations. Supervision received is general, particularly on late shifts, and work is subject to inspection by a supervisor for maintenance of established standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions. • Sweeps, mops, waxes and polishes floors and staircases; Removes chewing gum from surfaces. Cleans and maintains residence hall sidewalks and outside common areas. Pick up litter, empty bottles, tree and shrub trimmings, and sweep residence hall perimeter. • Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies. Empties all wastebaskets/trash containers within the residence halls and replaces with nylon liners. • Vacuums and cleans carpets and floor mats; removes stains. Cleans windows, glass doors, and frames. Washes walls, woodwork, venetian blinds/window treatments. Dust informational/newspaper display racks. • Cleans desks, dormitories, lounges, and corridor furniture. Moves furniture as required. • Cleans guest apartments and makes beds. • 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. • 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. Minimum Qualifications • Completion of the ninth (9th) grade. Desired Qualifications • 6 months to 2 years of experience in janitorial or custodial work or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Job Category • Staff Advertised Salary • $33,000 Work Schedule • Begin time: 2:00 PM • End time: 10:30 PM Working Condition(s) • Confined Space Entry • Hazardous Chemicals • Loud Noise from Equipment/Machinery/Vibration • Manual Materials Handling • Needs personal protective equipment for the job • Operating University Vehicles (all types) • Required to work outside more than one hour per day Pre-Employment Requirements • Driver's License Check • Fingerprinting Check • Expanded Background Check Other Information • Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, liquid, solid waste and soiled material. • Ability to work flexible hours as needed. • May be required to work on University holidays. • Shift may vary according to departmental needs. • May be required to be On-Call as needed by the University. How To Apply Current