Custodian II-Housing and Residence Life-Part-time

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Custodian II for Housing and Residence Life on a part-time basis in Atlanta. This role performs routine and specialized housekeeping tasks, operates cleaning equipment, and supports a clean, safe living environment for residents.

The position involves Saturday and Sunday shifts, 20 hours per week, with pay ranging from $17.30 to $20.73 per hour. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related custodial experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate cleaning equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized housekeeping tasks.
• Operate and maintain power cleaning equipment.
• Restock supplies and ensure sanitary restrooms and areas.
• Respond to work requests and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Cleaning

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

GED certificate

Vocational training

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Janitorial supplies

Job description

Job Title: Custodian II-Housing and Residence Life-Part-time

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 304500

About Us Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting Faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's Faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and is No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the well-being of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Department Information

Housing and Residence Life is passionate about the Georgia Tech residential student experience. With 97% of all first‑year students choosing to live on campus, we create spaces and opportunities for Yellow Jackets to grow and connect from their first day of college through their graduate studies. We are proud to support our students' personal development and academic endeavors while providing a safe and comfortable living environment. Our department is a large and complex organization supporting over 8,700 on‑campus residents among 49 traditional, suite, and apartment‑style residence halls, some of which were constructed for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Our team of 200+ professional staff and 300+ student staff from six units supports residents directly and indirectly with their unique talents. We are housed within the Campus Services division, which includes many student service offices.

Mission

Housing and Residence Life creates caring, connected communities through competitively priced, well‑maintained living spaces. We support students in building a strong foundation for their Georgia Tech experience, helping them feel seen, supported, and ready to thrive both personally and academically.

Job Summary

Perform routine and detailed housekeeping services requiring specialized tools and equipment. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: other custodial staff, including Quality Control Inspectors & Supervisors, and building/area occupants. This position typically will advise and counsel: NA. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized cleaning operations, typically including spray buffing, floor burnishing, sanitizing trash receptacles, stain removal, window cleaning, etc.
• Strip and refinish floors.
• Perform routine housekeeping services as assigned, which normally include emptying of trash receptacles; dusting; spot cleaning; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, medical and food service areas; restocking supplies, dust, damp or wet mopping; sweeping and vacuuming.
• Operate and maintain power equipment, which may include carpet vacuums, canister and tank vacuums, wide‑area vacuums, backpack vacuums, spot cleaning machines, and other powered equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping/storage closets, tools and equipment in a clean, orderly condition.
• Utilize prescribed safety equipment, as required.
• Utilize chemicals and supplies in a safe and prescribed manner.
• Respond to work requests from building occupants and the department's service request system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma, GED Certificate, or Vocational School Diploma

Required Experience

Two years of job-related experience

Proposed Salary

Pay Range: $17.30-$20.73/hr.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

This job requires skills in delivering housekeeping services, including operating specialized cleaning equipment and using cleaning supplies.

USG Core Values

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position does not require security clearance. Location: Atlanta, GA

This is a part-time schedule:

Days: Saturday and Sunday

Hours: 8 am-6:30 p.m.

Total hours per week: 20

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest