Sr. Custodial Worker

Position vacancy Announcement: 

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop hard floors; Strip, apply floor finish and buff hard floors using a floor buffing machine; Clean carpeted floors using a vacuum cleaner, carpet machine, extractor, or wet-dry machine; Dust and clean vertical and horizontal surfaces such as: walls, doors, chalkboards, desks, chairs, ledges, sills, furniture, equipment, etc; Clean and sanitize rest rooms and/or shower facilities; Replenish supplies of tissue, paper towels, and hand soap in dispensing units; Collect recycling materials; Empty waste receptacles and remove trash and other debris from buildings.
• Maintain the central supply closets in a clean and orderly manner; May assist the supervisor with issuance of custodial supplies and equipment; Oversee work assignments to ensure that safe work practices are followed in the absence of a supervisor; Ensure that custodial workers are on the job, buildings are secure at the beginning and ending of each shift, and buildings are cleaned according to prescribed standards by making daily inspections.
• Communicate regularly with Custodial Workers to ensure that they receive new and revised departmental and/or university rules, regulations, memorandums, policies, procedures, and leave slips in a timely manner; Coordinate the work of assigned employees and assist in training; Inform subordinates of all relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures and provide access to all related documents; Assess and document subordinates' ability to comply with all relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures; Employ measures of accountability for compliance with University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures; Conduct and document performance evaluations in a timely manner for each subordinate, in accordance with University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures.
• Prepare requisitions for janitorial equipment and supplies through the Assistant Custodial Services Superintendent and/or a designee and report needed maintenance work to the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensure that all safety requirements are being met (i.e. the mixing of chemicals, the use of safety devices, etc.)
• Evaluate the performance of the Custodial Workers and ensure that all performance evaluation forms are completed, signed and discussed with the appropriate employee and returned within the required time frame. Assist in developing job performance standards for use in performance evaluation.
• Assist in orientating new employees assigned to buildings under direct supervision.
• Perform other related duties as required in order to meet the needs of the University.

Working Hours

• Daily from 5:00pm to 1:30am
  Total hours per week 40.0
  PLEASE NOTE: This position is an essential position that is expected to function during emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of ninth grade and one year of related experience in a team lead capacity.
• Valid Driver's License.

Recommended Competencies

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies;
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and machines;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to bend, kneel and lift a minimum of 50 pounds;
• Ability to stand for a minimum of two (2) hours without a break; and,
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

University Support Personnel Services (USPS) positions are career service jobs where terms and conditions are generally recognized through collective bargaining agreements and/or state statute.

In accordance with Florida Statute 112.219, relevant work experience may substitute for the required education: 4 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s, or 6 years in lieu of a Master’s.

How to Apply:
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must  include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Workday. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law. 

Conditions of Employment: 
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference  checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational  documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment. 

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment.  Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof  of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment. 

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of  any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of  the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if  currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide  documentation. 

Reasonable Accommodation: 
If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA),  please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of  the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800)  955-8771. 

Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University:

Florida A&M University is an equal opportunity employer.

Veterans':

Preference will be given to eligible Veterans’ and spouses of Veterans' as required by Florida Statutes.