Custodian II

gsu; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking a Custodian II for the Building Services Department at the Alpharetta campus. The role features a 2nd shift from 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of custodial experience in institutional settings, plus the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate floor care equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of related custodial experience in institutional, industrial, or commercial settings.
• Completion of facilities-related training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial care for university facilities.
• Clean rooms and set up spaces per routines.
• Clean floors: sweep, mop, scrub, restore, and wax as needed.
• Remove trash and clean surfaces in labs, offices, classrooms, and public areas.
• Restock restrooms and set up chairs and tables for events.
• Handle emergency clean-ups and report issues.
• Lift up to 30-50 lbs and operate floor equipment safely.

Skills

Dexterity

Floor technician experience

Heavy lifting

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Facilities training course

Tools

Powered cleaning equipment

Job description

Custodian II

Facilities Management Services

Building Services Admin & Sup

Salary: Competitive salary of $32,400 - $38,900 with great benefits!

($15.57 - $18.70 an hour)

Schedule: 2nd Shift - Monday – Friday 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Shift subject to change

Campus Locations: Alpharetta

Subject to change

These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing, and we are 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 II 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

The ideal candidate provides custodial care for Georgia State University facilities. Cleans and performs room set-ups in assigned building areas following established routines and procedures. In addition to supporting the department Custodian I, assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping of duties may occur as needed:

• 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.
• Must have floor technician experience.

Employees will use cleaning chemicals daily and sometimes work around potentially dangerous materials in certain laboratories

Anticipated Hiring Range: $32,400 - $38,900. Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting
• Must be able to lift approximately 30-50 lbs.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Ability to perform heavy lifting when required.
• Some knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Six months of experience using powered cleaning equipment and restoring floors.
• Experience serving as a lead person on a cleaning team.
• The ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in institutional, industrial, or commercial settings.
• The physical ability needed to perform manual work for an extended period of time.
• Completion of a documented formal training in facilities course.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume (recommend)
• 3 Professional References