Custodian I

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is looking for a Custodian I to perform custodial maintenance across the Dahlonega campus. This full-time role involves cleaning and maintaining buildings, ensuring safety and environmental practices.

Candidates should have the ability to perform physical labor and preferred qualifications include custodial experience. Benefits and further details will be provided upon employment offer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds and perform manual tasks.
• Experience in custodial work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial maintenance duties including sweeping and mopping.
• Clean restrooms, classrooms, and offices.
• Restock supplies and empty trash receptacles.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper care in cleaning.

Skills

Knowledge of safety and environmental practices

Ability to perform physical labor

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Ability to operate small hand tools

Education

HS Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Job Title: Custodian I

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 300009

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi‑campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800‑member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Custodian I position. This position performs custodial maintenance to assigned building(s) or area(s) on campus.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H‑1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university’s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa‑related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867‑4470.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial maintenance duties to include sweeping, dusting, mopping and vacuuming carpets/floors.
• Clean restrooms, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, meeting/event spaces.
• Restock paper and soap supplies.
• Empty trash receptacles, bags and move trash for disposal.
• Cleans building entrances and picks up litter around building perimeters.
• Ensure proper care in the use/maintenance of equipment and supplies; police grounds around assigned building/work site; other job‑related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of safety and environmental practices.
• Ability to perform physical labor to include but not limited to lifting, pushing/pulling objects up to 50 pounds, climbing and working from ladders and performing manual labor tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to operate equipment; able to operate small hand tools; balancing; bending over; carrying; climb up and down ladder; climb up onto and down from equipment; crawling; crouching; eye/hand coordination; grasping; hazards such as electrical, chemical, biological; hearing; inside/outside environmental factors; kneeling; constant, medium, constant lifting; moving; pulling; pushing; reaching; reaching overhead; repetitive use of hands/arms; repetitive use of legs; sitting; standing; stooping; talking; twisting; walking (include distance); operate vehicles; trucks; golf carts.

Preferred Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• Custodial experience a plus.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require a security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust