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Florida State University

Custodial Carpet Crew

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$32,696 / year median in Florida

+19% projected growth

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Custodial Carpet Crew Florida State University - 4.3 Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Oil change Pressure washing Automotive fluid replacement Water damage restoration Servicing vehicles Cleaning (upholstery maintenance) Automotive scheduled maintenance Carpet extractors Restroom cleaning 2 years Entry level Full Job Description Department FSU Custodial Services Responsibilities Operates a University vehicle with a mobile carpet unit to perform carpet cleaning across all residence halls. Conduct furniture upholstery cleaning of upholstered surfaces. Assist in water damage restoration of carpeted surfaces. Assists with water extraction on non-carpeted surfaces. Conduct stain/spot remover cleaning. Vacuums carpets and performs other related flooring maintenance and cleaning as required. Clean the University vehicle with a mobile carpet unit and instruments along with any type of routine maintenance on the University vehicle and mobile carpet unit as needed or daily or via a checklist. Also work with immediate supervisor to schedule oil changes for the engine of truck and any other necessary, basic carpet truck mount, engine, or vehicle maintenance and/or repairs. Floor care on all floor surfaces and general custodial cleaning duties in order to assist residence halls due to staff shortages whenever necessary. Performs pressure washing duties along the outside of residence hall buildings. Restroom restoration care using a Reel cleaner or Kai-Vac machine or a similar machine on a scheduled and/or as-needed basis. Performs other general and project custodial cleaning duties as needed. Qualifications At least a 9th Grade Education Preferred Qualifications Two years of carpet work. Pressure washing experience. 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 Calculator 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.
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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.