Custodian, Marietta Campus Housing

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition waiver

13 paid holidays

Wellness options

Retirement plans

Vacation

Job summary

Kennesaw State University, located in Georgia, is seeking dedicated custodians to join our facilities team. You will perform housekeeping duties in residential and campus buildings, ensuring clean, safe environments for students and staff.

On-the-job training is provided; some shifts include nights and weekends. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a tuition waiver and generous retirement plans.

Qualifications

• On the job training provided
• An undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field is preferred
• Cleaning experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial service for residential areas and campus buildings
• Vacuum rugs and shampoo as needed
• Clean windows, blinds, and fixtures
• Perform health and safety inspections
• Move and set up furniture for events
• Restock supplies and maintain equipment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Customer service

Phone/email etiquette

Job description

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

Department Specific Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provide custodial service for residential areas including interior/exterior hallways, breezeways, stairwells, flooring, trash, recycle receptacles, residential grounds and parking lots
• Provide cleaning services for residential units including apartments, suites, community and lounge areas, bathrooms, offices, lobbies, elevators, laundry room and fitness areas
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas and periodically shampoo rugs using heavy vacuum cleaner and rug-shampooing machine
• Remove, wash and replace blinds and wash ceiling fixtures using ladders and scaffolds
• Wash windowsills, window glass, trim and entrance doors and other glass areas as appropriate
• Wash and clean interior wall space by hand or with powered wall washing machine, using ladders and scaffolding, as required
• Clean interior and exterior trash rooms/trash chute rooms and move and setup furniture for residential events
• Responsible for cleaning and preparing student residential units
• Sweep, clean, and shovel snow from steps and walkways at building entrances.
• Conduct health and safety inspections in residential units
• Pickup of trash and litter on residential grounds, pressure wash exterior of buildings and clean interior and exterior light fixtures

Job Summary

Performs housekeeping and janitorial duties to maintain assigned offices, restrooms, public areas and/or residence locations. Assist with general labor and minor repair tasks for University buildings and facilities.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Cleans assigned buildings and locations including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, collecting trash and wiping waste and recycling receptacles
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms and replenishes paper towels, and soap dispensers
• Collects, launders, and dries mop heads and cleaning rags and stores appropriately
• Waxes and refinishes floors, and shampoos carpets as assigned
• Maintains clean and operating equipment
• Inspects equipment and recommends the need for new parts, repairs, overhaul, or replacement
• Restocks supply closets and replenishes paper supplies in restrooms, etc.
• Completes work order requests timely during emergencies
• Reports building discrepancies and damages in timely manner
• Uses required safety and protective equipment

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

None

Required Experience

On the job training provided

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Cleaning experience

Proposed Salary

The minimum hiring rate is $16.50. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to work with others in small and large teams

Able to read and use diagrams and design layouts to set up rooms for events

Able to work non-traditional shifts including nights and weekends

Follows established routine and performs cleaning as instructed

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Materials Safety Data Sheets and Personal Protective Equipment, and awareness of safety protocols

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

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.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.