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Museum Custodian

Inside Higher Ed
Tallahassee, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
Job Title: Museum Custodian

Location: Sarasota, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 60471

Department

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a department of Florida State University. Learn more about The Ringling at https://www.ringling.org/about-ringling/careers/.

Responsibilities

This role spends the majority of the day:

  • Cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking supplies for all public and employee spaces and restrooms on The Ringling's expansive 66 acre property with a focus on guest experience.
  • Completing additional tasks as identified or as instructed by supervisor. Drives custodial golf carts to deliver supplies, carry equipment, and remove trash/recycling.

As Needed This Role

  • Provides information to visitors and responds to questions.
  • Performs custodial maintenance projects.
  • Performs other duties and assists with special events as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 9th grade education or higher.
  • Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
  • Ability to stand/walk for long periods, bend/stoop, work with chemicals, and lift up to 45 lbs. (water cooler bottles).

Contact Info

For more information, technical assistance, or should you require accommodations for the application or interview processes, please contact Ringling Human Resources at 941-358-2773 or employment@ringling.org.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

$16.00 per hour based on the education, skills, and experience of the selected candidate. Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package under the "FSU Total Rewards" section.

FSU Total Rewards

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

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.

Veterans' Preference

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.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Considerations

Working Hours: Thursday - Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM with a half hour meal period.

  • Every seven weeks, this role will be required to work Thursday - Monday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM to provide custodial services to the Center for Performing Arts (located on the Ringling Campus).

Please note that this role may be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, special events, and holidays based on the needs of The Ringling.

  • This position is based in Sarasota, FL.
  • This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
  • This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
  • This position is being readvertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $16

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