Housing Custodial (Updated)

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking several Custodial Workers. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Custodial Worker is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments across assigned areas. This position performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties using proper methods, equipment, and safety procedures to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and functionality.

Summary of responsibilities:

​Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms and/or assigned work areas by utilizing proper cleaning methods. May include but not limited to sweeping, dusting, mopping, waxing, and vacuuming. Replenishes supplies as necessary.

Cleans kitchens, lounges, hallways, stairwells, offices, conference rooms and other public areas as assigned by using proper cleaning methods.

Removes trash/garbage and recycle items. Cleans receptacles and janitorial closets as necessary.

Cleans (dusts and/or washes) furnishings, light fixtures, and/or air conditioning vents using proper cleaning methods or equipment.

Washes windows and/or sweeps stairwells.

Reports building damages or problems to supervisor.

Performs job-related special projects. May include moving furniture or furnishings, room set up including linen or changing linen, and minor maintenance as necessary.

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:

A high school diploma or completion of 9th grade with one year of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

• $16.71 hourly.
• Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required. This position requires working on an on-call rotation.

Application Deadline:

2026-10-07

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:

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 https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at [email protected].

• APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
• Resume

• 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:
• Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.