State of Florida is hiring: CUSTODIAN - 76003516 in Tallahassee

Requisition No: 862781

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: CUSTODIAN - 76003516

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 76003516

Salary: $34,760.04 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/29/2025

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Division of Administrative Services

Bureau of Office Support

• Career Service*
• Open Competitive*

Contact Person: Jeramy Alexander, (850) 242-1620

The Organization

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.

Our Benefits Include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties And Responsibilities

This 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, Skills, And Abilities

• 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
• Ability to handle multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Have at least one year of custodial work experience performing housekeeping and janitorial duties
• Have a high school diploma or GED

Job Related Requirements

• 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. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.
• The selected applicant must be able to lift items weighing up to 50lbs. This position also requires bending, stooping, and pushing carts or equipment.

General Information

• 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. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• 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 pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• Candidate eligibility for Veterans’ Preference is determined by the Department based on the criteria defined by the applicable Veterans’ Preference statutes, regulations, and administrative guidance.
• Prior Veterans’ Preference and Veterans’ Preference awards are subject to the Department’s comprehensive veteran award, award verification, and award verification processes.
• Preferred Veterans’ Preference award awards are subject to the Award Verification Award Process.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants 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.