Custodian I

Inside Higher Ed; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,080 - 34,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Generous benefits including health, dental, vision

Professional development opportunity

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A reputable educational organization is seeking a Custodian I to maintain cleanliness at Georgia State University. Candidates with a high school diploma and some custodial experience are preferred. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible work environment, and generous benefits, including health and tuition assistance. Join an engaging team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to lift approximately 30-50 lbs.
• Some knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain Georgia State University facilities.
• Sweeps, scrubs, vacuums, and maintains floors.
• Removes trash, cleans counters and furnishings.
• Cleans and restocks restrooms.
• Handles emergency clean-ups as needed.

Skills

Ability to perform heavy lifting

Knowledge of custodial services practices

Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Description

Custodian I

Facilities Management Services – Building Services Admin & Sup.

Salary: Competitive salary of $31,200 ($15 an hour) with great benefits.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

• Shift subject to change*
• Campus Locations: Atlanta (subject to change*)

These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing and thrilled that you are interested in joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from various educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Building Services Department is seeking (1) Custodian I to join the already excellent team taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES The Building Services Department A GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge‑sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

Duties

• Clean and maintain Georgia State University facilities, following established routines and procedures.
• Sweeps, dust mops, wet mops, scrubs, strips, restores, buffs, and waxes floors, vacuums.
• Performs other duties needed to maintain the cleanliness of campus floors.
• Removes trash, cleans counters, equipment, and furnishings.
• Performs other duties to maintain the cleanliness of laboratories, office areas, classrooms, and other assigned work areas.
• Cleans and restocks restrooms.
• Set up chairs, tables, and other equipment in classrooms, meeting rooms, and other public areas.
• Handles emergency clean‑ups; performs other related work as needed.
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach overhead, push and pull floor equipment (vacuum cleaner), push and pull large trash barrels, and lift full trash bags weighing 30 pounds.
• Must possess a normal degree of dexterity.
• Employees will use cleaning chemicals daily and will sometimes work around potentially dangerous materials in certain laboratories.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

No explicit minimum requirements listed.

Preferred Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience working in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to lift approximately 30‑50 lbs.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when required.
• Some knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures.

College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 11/04/25, 7:07:45 PM