Building Services is committed to enhancing and maintaining all academic, administrative, and other buildings assigned to provide clean, safe, and sanitary conditions.

In addition, Special Projects provides an all-inclusive relocation and carpet cleaning program. Relocation strives to provide professional in-house moves and special event setups of tables and chairs, as well as, box order for all E&G funded buildings throughout campus. Building Services charge a small fee for all special events and box orders.

We strive to provide the most efficient, versatile, timely, and economic Custodial Service program possible. Coordination of all professional services is provided with University deans, directors, and department heads.

We establish priorities with the institution and specific standards, either detailed or generalized, for maximum flexibility.

This position is responsible for the daily supervision of custodial workers in the assigned building(s). Additional responsibilities include:

• Supervises and oversees employees' performance of routine custodial services and special cleaning projects. Plans, schedules, and prioritizes custodial work activities. Inspects completed work. Ensures adherence to established work standards and safe work practices.
• Performs routine custodial duties and special cleaning projects. Duties include dusting, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpets, disposing of trash, sweeping, etc.
• Serves as liaison between custodial staff and other staff and faculty members. Works closely and communicates with building occupants to ensure that custodial work does not disrupt operations. Provides quality customer service and promotes a positive working relationship between custodial staff and customers.
• Responsible for inventory control of custodial supplies and equipment. Issues supplies and equipment and ensures proper use. Inspects equipment and ensures proper maintenance and daily cleaning of carts, vacuums, floor machines, etc.
• Initiates work orders for carpet cleaning, maintenance, repairs, pest control, and other services that cannot be performed by custodial staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalency and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years. Relevant training may substitute for experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively train and direct the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to train and supervise employees.
• Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment and materials used in area of work.

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The minimum salary for this position is $36,250.

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The schedule for this position is 5:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.