Custodian

State-of-Georgi; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Technical College is seeking a Custodian to perform custodial maintenance of college buildings and facilities. The role involves cleaning restrooms, floors, fixtures, and surfaces, and ensuring safety and cleanliness across campus.

The position requires no prior experience and may require a valid driver’s license. The shift is Day and offers the opportunity to participate in budgeting and professional development activities within the State of Georgia system.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Responsibilities

• Service, clean, and supply restrooms
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Gather and empty trash to include parking lots, exterior trash receptacles, and interior trash receptacles
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks
• Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
• Weed exterior grounds using hands, tools, or weed killer, and clear debris from grounds
• Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and professional development activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Custodian

Agency: Southern Regional Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000002022

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $29,120

JOB SUMMARY

The Custodian is responsible for the custodial maintenance of assigned college buildings and facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Service, clean, and supply restrooms
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Gather and empty trash to include parking lots, exterior trash receptacles, and interior trash receptacles
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks
• Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
• Weed exterior grounds using hands, tools, or weed killer, and clear debris from grounds
• Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and professional development activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

TOOLS USED

• Brooms — Push brooms
• Carpet cleaning equipment — Carpet shampooers
• Desktop computers
• Dollies — Equipment dollies
• Dust mops — Dry mops
• Ear plugs — Protective ear plugs
• Floor polishers — Floor buffers
• Floor waxers Floor scrapers — Floor strippers Floor scrubbers — Power floor scrubbers
• Hand sprayers — Insecticide sprayers
• Hand trucks or accessories — Hand trucks
• Ladders — Extension ladders; Step ladders
• Pressure or steam cleaners — Steam cleaning equipment
• Protective gloves — Safety gloves
• Safety glasses
• Squeegees or washers — Window squeegees
• Vacuum cleaners — Industrial vacuums; Ride-on industrial vacuum cleaners
• Wet mops

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

ABILITIES

• Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to fifty (50) pounds
• Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing
• Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

WORK ACTIVITIES

• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work

WORK CONTEXT AND APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF DAILY TASKS

• Spend Time Standing — Continually or almost continually (90%)
• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — Continually or almost continually (60%)
• Spend Time Walking— Continually or almost continually (45%)
• Coordinate or Lead Others — About half the time (39%)
• Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — About half the time (39%)
• Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — About half the time (35%)
• Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — About half the time (35%)

COMPETENCIES

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill and ability to perform complex and varied duties in an efficient and confidential manner
• Skill in managing multiple priorities
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal communications and working with the public in a customer service environment
• Knowledge of college programs of study
• Knowledge of admissions testing
• Oral and written communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No experience necessary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license in good standing

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salaried Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience
• Eligible for benefits

NOTICES

For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Director at [e-mail] or 229-217-4255.

Post offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include a criminal history records check, a motor vehicle records check, and as applicable, pre-employment/random drug testing, credit history records check, fingerprinting records check, medical examination, psychological screening, and test for deception.

SRTC STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Southern Regional Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Raines and Mary Beth Watson. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX (student complaints) and Section 504 Coordinator is Darbie Raines, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, [phone], [e-mail]. The Title VI, VII, and Title IX (employee complaints) Coordinator is Mary Beth Watson, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, [phone], [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Additional Information

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.