Custodian

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Custodian - Ft. Pierce, FL.

FAU Harbor Branch, located in Ft. Pierce, is a research institute focusing on marine science and oceanography with over 200 scientists, staff and students that work and study at the site.

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across assigned facilities by performing a full range of custodial duties. This role ensures restrooms, common areas, offices, and student housing spaces are properly cleaned, stocked, and maintained, while supporting floor care, waste management, and light maintenance tasks. Working both independently and as part of a team, the Custodian uses proper equipment, chemicals, and safety practices to uphold cleanliness standards and provide a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Work independently wearing proper PPE to clean, sanitize and stock restrooms.

• Sanitize and clean toilets, urinals, sinks and counters, high touch areas, clean mirrors, and fixtures. Sweep and wash floors.

• Maintain and clean custodial equipment and storage areas.

• Empty trash and recycle containers and dispose of trash from offices and common areas.

• Keep containers clean and sanitized, refill liners.

• Dust and wipe windowsills, doors and common area surfaces.

• Handle cleaning chemicals safely. Service and clean student housing buildings.

• Maintain floors in designated areas, sweep and mop hard surface floors.

• Vacuum clean carpets, chairs and other seating surfaces.

• Operate floor scrubber and custodial equipment.

• Respond to and resolve spills and stains.

• Be available for after hour special events as needed.

• Wipe clean table and desk top surfaces and maintain inventory of custodial paper and cleaning supplies in designated areas.

• Perform light maintenance, painting and other tasks as designated.

• Maintain building entrance areas by washing windows, doors and entrance mats.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ( program.

• Sick Leave Pool Program.

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day (

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or completion of 9th grade and one year of appropriate experience required.

Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to occasionally work outside of normal hours for special events.

Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff and students.

Salary:

$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)

College or Department:

HBOI: Physical Plant

Location:

Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 5 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Occasional work possible outside of regular hours for special events.

Application Deadline:

2026-08-05

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

Applicants may claim Veterans' Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans' Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at View email address on click.appcast.io.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

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Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant's 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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