Custodian - South Kennesaw Campus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

13 paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a full-time Custodian for the South Kennesaw Campus. The role involves performing housekeeping and janitorial duties across residence and office spaces, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met.

On the job training is provided, with preferred candidates holding an undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field. The minimum hiring rate starts at $16.50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits offered to employees.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned buildings and locations using dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and trash handling.
• Sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms; replenishes paper towels and soap.
• Restocks supply closets and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Inspects and reports equipment issues or needs for replacement.
• Performs health and safety inspections; prepares rooms for events.
• Adheres to safety protocols and uses required protective equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Custodian - South Kennesaw Campus

Job ID: 301058

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

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:

• 1. Provide custodial service for residential areas including interior/exterior hallways, breezeways, stairwells, flooring, trash, recycle receptacles, residential grounds and parking lots
• 2. Provide cleaning services for residential units including apartments, suites, community and lounge areas, bathrooms, offices, lobbies, elevators, laundry room and fitness areas
• 3. Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas and periodically shampoo rugs using heavy vacuum cleaner and rug-shampooing machine
• 4. Remove, wash and replace blinds and wash ceiling fixtures using ladders and scaffolds
• 5. Wash windowsills, window glass, trim and entrance doors and other glass areas as appropriate
• 6. Wash and clean interior wall space by hand or with powered wall washing machine, using ladders and scaffolding, as required
• 7. Clean interior and exterior trash rooms/trash chute rooms and move and setup furniture for residential events
• 8. Responsible for cleaning and preparing student residential units
• 9. Sweep, clean, and shovel snow from steps and walkways at building entrances.
• 10. Conduct health and safety inspections in residential units
• 11. 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*:

• 1. Cleans assigned buildings and locations including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, collecting trash and wiping waste and recycling receptacles
• 2. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms and replenishes paper towels, and soap dispensers
• 3. Collects, launders, and dries mop heads and cleaning rags and stores appropriately
• 4. Waxes and refinishes floors, and shampoos carpets as assigned
• 5. Maintains clean and operating equipment
• 6. Inspects equipment and recommends the need for new parts, repairs, overhaul, or replacement
• 7. Restocks supply closets and replenishes paper supplies in restrooms, etc.
• 8. Completes work order requests timely during emergencies
• 9. Reports building discrepancies and damages in timely manner
• 10. 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

• Customer service experience
• Prior 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. 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 KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf