Custodial Worker 8:00am (Multiple Vacancies)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL, USA
7/16/2026
Full time
Department
Facilities - Custodial Services
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Completion of 9th Grade.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses .
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculato r to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through 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.
Veterans' Preference
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary 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 Veterans' Preference eligibility requirements and Veterans' Preference required documentation (PDF) , or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034 .
Considerations
This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Facilities - Custodial Services
Responsibilities
- Cleans blinds, baseboards, and window sills in the parlor and office. Dusts and polishes furniture and vacuums the carpet. Cleans all bathroom areas by scrubbing, disinfecting toilets, showers, lavatories, empties, cleans sanitary cans, tissue boxes, and waste baskets. Cleans student kitchens, sweeps entrance walks, and building entrances.
- Dust mops floors, stairwells, and cleans trash chute rooms. Dust walls, doors, ceilings, baseboards, and transoms in the entire building. Collects trash from trash barrels on each floor to be picked up by the city collectors. Mops, waxes, and buffs floors in assigned areas. Checks and replaces light bulbs that need replacing and cleans trash containers regularly.
- During general cleaning, brushes mattresses, changes covers, dusts springs, washes dressers, drawers, mirrors, baseboards, polishes furniture, scrubs closets and shelves. Moves furniture when needed; thoroughly cleans students' rooms when vacated. Washes window sills, windows, and blinds.
- Applies disinfectants, deodorizers, and other chemicals by spray method for sanitation purposes; performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Completion of 9th Grade.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses .
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculato r to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through 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.
Veterans' Preference
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary 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 Veterans' Preference eligibility requirements and Veterans' Preference required documentation (PDF) , or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034 .
Considerations
This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.