CUSTODIAN - 76003516

Custodian - 76003516

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission : the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

The position is responsible for performing housekeeping and janitorial duties. These duties consist of cleaning and sanitizing public and non-public areas of the building including : Neil Kirkman Building lobby, restrooms, waiting areas, customer service areas, elevators, and screened porches. The incumbent in this position must have an understanding of proper chemical usage, equipment, safety practices, and proper lifting techniques.

Knowledge of operation and care of cleaning equipment, knowledge of safety practices with cleaning chemicals, skills using basic computers, ability to stand and walk for long periods, ability to follow cleaning schedules, prioritize multiple tasks, and solve practical problems, ability to train other staff in cleaning techniques, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following : at least one year of custodial work experience performing housekeeping and janitorial duties, and a high school diploma or GED.

The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. The selected applicant must be able to lift items weighing up to 50lbs. This position also requires bending, stooping, and pushing carts or equipment.

The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and / or oral interview. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.