OPS Custodial​/Janitorial-Florida Keys, Layton, FL

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• Locations 140 7th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, US
• Hiring Salary $20-24/hr

Key West, FL, United States

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• Job Identification 41784
• Job Category Temporary
• Posting Date 10/27/2025, 10:15 PM
• Degree Level Some High School
• Locations 140 7th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, US
• Hiring Salary $20-24/hr
• Essential Personnel No

The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is engaged in marine research, education, and resource management at the University of South Florida. FIO provides collaborating opportunities across academia, government, and private sector for educational, training, research, and public outreach for students and scientists across the state of Florida. The FIO currently operates a fleet of oceanographic research vessels and a marine facility (Keys Marine Lab) located in Layton, FL, which supports and enables research and education across the state of Florida, offering unique opportunities for college level education and research studying marine ecosystems.

FIO acquired the Research Vessel Western Flyer in November 2022, which will be used to expand upon educational and research activities through the use of the deep‑seas remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Taurus.

For nearly half a century, Florida's coastline and marine life has been protected and monitored by the Florida Institute of Oceanography providing a shared resource across the State University System (SUS). The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is an Institute of the University of South Florida (USF) encompassing a Consortium that consists of 35 members across the State.

Established by the Florida Board of Governors, FIO provides support and shares marine science resources between the state’s universities and private, nonprofit marine research entities. FIO operates the R/V Western Flyer, R/V Weatherbird II, R/V Hogarth and the Keys Marine Laboratory in Layton, Florida. The Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) is a full-service marine field station and a regional hub supporting academic, research, and restoration for the local, state, and international science communities since 1992.

KML is a satellite campus for USF.

Combined, these platforms have supported over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students statewide since 2009, allowing students to connect first‑hand with scientific research conducted along Florida’s coast.

FIO operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with 34 institutions and agencies engaged in marine research, education and resources management, including all 12 public universities providing collaborating opportunities across academia, government, and private sector for educational, training, research and public outreach opportunities for students and scientists across Florida.

This position is responsible for custodial/janitorial maintenance of a specific University facility, the Florida Keys Marina Laboratory
, encompassing five main buildings, including three dormitory buildings with full kitchens, multiple offices, classroom, laboratories, bathrooms, etc. require weekly cleaning at the KML facility.

This position is located in the Florida Keys, Layton, FL

• Sweeps and mops floors in assigned areas. Vacuums rugs and carpets.
• Picks up trash and refuse in rooms, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, elevators, classrooms, etc. Transports waste and recycle bins to central area or main disposal receptacle.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms including vanity/sink, mirrors, walls, commodes, doors, etc. May also restock restroom supplies as needed.
• Dusts, polishes, and/or cleans furniture, mirrors, doors, vents, walls, door frames, ceilings, window ledges, etc. Also removes cobwebs and may need to occasionally move small furniture (e.g., chairs).
• Strip, buff, seal and/or refinish hard surface floors as needed or requested. Shampoo and/or spot clean carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture as needed or requested.
• Perform routine maintenance or very minor repairs to custodial equipment. Notifies supervisor of maintenance repairs that need to be handled by appropriate Maintenance staff.
• May perform specialized cleaning in student housing areas such as cleaning of phones, stoves/ovens, sinks, grills, washers and/or dryers, etc.
• May be responsible for keeping outdoor walkways/breezeways and common entrance areas clean by sweeping them or using a leaf blower.
• May be responsible for securing buildings during and after cleaning has been performed and for stocking cleaning supplies for the cleaning route.
• Performs other custodial duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the needs of the assigned buildings or areas.

This position requires completion of the 9th grade. No specific experience required. A valid Florida Driver’s License may be required if motorized vehicles of any kind are operated.

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