Museum Custodian

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a department of Florida State University.

This role serves as a member of the General Museum Housekeeping Team, performing custodial tasks such as floor maintenance, public restrooms cleaning and stocking, mopping, dusting, etc.

• Cleans and sanitizes all public spaces and restrooms throughout the Sarasota Campus Complex during the day. 
• Restocks tissue, towels, and hand soap supplies. 
• Completes assigned daily tasks in campus venue to include prepare the campus to open, cleaning glass, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and emptying wastebaskets.
• Respond to service calls.  Clean special event areas as needed: clearing refuse and using appropriate tools to remove stains and scrub hard surfaces. 
• Complete assigned work orders and stock custodial closets according to supply request sheets or as needed. 
• Drives custodial golf carts to traverse the 66 acre campus to deliver supplies and carry equipment.  
• Clear trash from Sarasota Campus Complex grounds and clean exterior surfaces.  Empty and transport recycling. 
• Performs custodial maintenance projects. Completes other duties and projects as assigned that support museum operations and provides general assistance for the Facilities department at the museum, which may include supporting events and general assistance as needed.

• Valid Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire
  • Due to the need to drive golf carts in this role, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• 9th-grade education or higher
• Ability to meet physical requirements as determined by position, to include moving objects up to 45lbs, working with chemicals, climbing and descending stairs, standing and walking for extended periods.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
  • Recognize workplace safety hazards and implement appropriate safety precautions.
  • Knowledge of the safe operation of custodial equipment, machinery, tools, and cleaning materials.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Verbal fluency in additional language(s) besides English.

For more information or technical assistance, please contact Ringling Human Resources via email or by calling 941-358-2773.

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$33,408 or higher annually. Final offer amount will be determined based on the education, skills, and experience of the selected applicant.

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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

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• This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• This position is based in Sarasota, FL.
• Employees are required to wear the standard issue uniform while at work.
• This role is designated as essential and may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency museum closure.

Working Hours

• Friday to Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM with a half hour meal period. 

Weekends, weekdays, evenings, and holidays may be required per the needs of the Ringling.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.