Facility Attendant

Spelman College (Old); Poland; On-site; PLN 110,823 - 147,765; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Facility Attendant responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of designated Residence Hall areas. This full-time role involves various cleaning duties and requires excellent interpersonal skills, as well as a high school diploma or GED. The candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test and possess the ability to effectively communicate. The position is based in Atlanta, GA, with onsite work expected. Additional responsibilities include customer service and reporting maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse communities.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned Residence Hall area.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub various surfaces.
• Provide exemplary customer service to community members.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with email systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Position Title

Facility Attendant

Position Summary

The position is responsible for the overall cleanliness and upkeep of an assigned Residence Hall area and reports to a Facility Attendant Team Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop and scrub floors, stairs (inside and outside buildings) and other surfaces.
• Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, door trims and chalkboards.
• Wash window sills, glass in corridors and glass in telephone booths.
• Wash glass and trim in entrance doors.
• Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms and restrooms.
• Provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Replace liners in wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Report items that need repair (doors, door checks, furniture lights, and faucets).
• Collect and place trash and debris in containers or plastic bags, and place trash in collection area for removal by sanitation trucks.
• Wash and/or clean interior wall spaces by hand using ladders as required.
• Wash and replace Venetian blinds and wash ceiling fixtures, using ladders as required.
• Vacuum rugs in office and public areas.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact in a diverse community.
• Good oral and written communication skills, ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively when interacting with the Spelman community and the public.
• Proficiency with e‑mail systems such as Lotus Notes or Outlook; basic Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of related work experience.
• Current valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Possibility of driving required.

Physical Demands

During the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand and walk for prolonged periods, use hands to handle cleaning supplies, talk, and hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop or climb or crawl, and smell. Occasionally required to sit and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Location/Schedule

This position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.

350 Spelman Lane S.W., Atlanta, GA 30314-4399

Full Time/Part Time

Full‑time

FLSA

Non‑Exempt

Number of Vacancies

10

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke‑free campus.

Documents Needed To Apply

• Required Documents: Resume
• Optional Documents: Cover Letter of Interest

Supplemental Questions

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