Seasonal Janitor Cleaning Maintenance

Join us for the Custodial Hiring Event on May 28 from 11AM - 2PM, with potential on-site interviews for qualified candidates. This event will be held at Stetson University College of Law, 1401 61st Street South, Gulfport, FL 33707, in the People Operations Office (located Building F). If you have any questions, contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.
Under general supervision, performs a wide range of custodial maintenance tasks involving the use of cleaning equipment and materials. Provides the labor and tasks to ensure that university buildings are maintained in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly and professional manner consistent with contemporary cleaning standards of good practice. Position entails manual labor associated with the routine and project type cleaning of university facilities.
Performs miscellaneous custodial tasks associated with general cleaning including trash removal, dusting, spot-cleaning, furniture cleaning, glass cleaning, damp wiping, disinfection, and the like. Performs various floor cleaning tasks such as dust mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, spot removal from carpets, spray buffing, burnishing, stripping, resealing and refinishing floors. Scrubs floors, pressure washes tile walls, and the like. Performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies. Unlocks doors to perform cleaning inside secured areas and ensure doors are locked after cleaning said areas.
Moves furniture, reports needed repairs and performs other duties related to custodial work of a project nature. Reports hazardous conditions and facilities in need of repair to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels; when working within on-campus residential buildings, responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus residents.
Participates in training, maintains the skills necessary to utilize best practices, and participates on quality improvement teams as assigned. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements that are physically demanding.
May assist or perform light maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities. Maintains a working knowledge of custodial work methods, supplies and equipment, and implements same in a cost-effective manner.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, students, and the university community.
Abides by and complies with university policies and procedures.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The Custodian will need:

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions in English and to perform routine custodial duties without immediate supervision.
Ability to use a variety of cleaning chemicals in a safe manner, according to manufacturer's specifications.
Ability to operate carpet vacuums, floor machines, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums, pressure washers and associated cleaning tools and power equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students and university community.
Required Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience: One (1) year of experience in custodial work, experience in a multi-building custodial environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Stetson University offers a variety of benefits for our full-time employees including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, employer paid life and disability insurance, generous leave and holiday benefits, employer retirement contributions, tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, and others. All employees are also eligible to enjoy our Hatter Perks which include a variety of discounts and special privileges within our community.