Custodian I

Columbus State University; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany State University is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning and minor maintenance in assigned buildings on campus. The role requires willingness to work evenings and weekends, with a 50-pound lift capability and the ability to follow established routines and safety procedures.

Salary range is $20,000 to $28,188 annually. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to university cleaning standards, with training provided to ensure proper use of materials and equipment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of custodial training, education or experience.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and work long hours at manual tasks.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend and understand chemical instructions.
• Ability to follow routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, buffs and waxes floors.
• Dusts and cleans chalk boards, window blinds, and offices.
• Washes windows, walls, trash cans, glass doors and classroom equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Cleans and polishes drinking fountains.
• Runs polishing machine and vacuum cleaner.
• Moves office and dormitory furniture and equipment.
• Cleans baseboard around the corner of each room and hallway.
• Cleans and polishes brass, and unstops lavatories and toilets.
• Empties trash and sweeps outside walks.
• Reports damaged structures and equipment.
• Reports any building related issues.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Follow instructions

Cleaning methods

Stamina

Chemical safety

Demonstrate cleaning

Education

1 year custodial training/experience

Job description

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

This is manual work in the custodial care of institution buildings and facilities. Work involves the performance of cleaning and minor maintenance work in an assigned building(s) or building area. Primary responsibility is for the effective use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and caring for building areas and equipment. Employees in this class work under close supervision and work follows well established routines and procedures.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, buffs and waxes floors.
• Dusts and cleans chalk boards, window blinds, and offices.
• Washes windows, walls, trash cans, glass doors and classroom equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Cleans and polishes drinking fountains.
• Runs polishing machine and vacuum cleaner.
• Moves office and dormitory furniture and equipment.
• Cleans baseboard around the corner of each room and hallway.
• Cleans and polishes brass, and unstops lavatories and toilets.
• Empties trash and sweeps outside walks.
• Reports damaged structures and equipment.
• Reports any building related issues.
• Performs other duties as required.

Weekend and after normal hours duties will be required.

1 year of custodial training, education or experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license in good standings.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and work long hours at manual tasks

This position will require some evening and weekend work.

Salary range is from $20,000 to $28,188

• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
• Ability to follow routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Ability to work long hours at manual tasks.
• Ability to read, comprehend and understand chemical instruction.
• Ability to demonstrate cleaning methods, material and equipment used
• Ability to demonstrate the process of stripping, waxing and buffing floors
• Skills to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to provide writing documentation of building deficiencies

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for \"Positions of Trust\" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at [phone]. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours at manual tasks.