Custodian (Temporary)

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a Custodian (Temporary) to perform custodial maintenance across campus facilities in Gainesville. This role supports a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff.

This temporary, full-time position requires physical work, ability to operate cleaning equipment, and adherence to safety practices; background checks may apply per institutional policy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust, mop, and vacuum assigned areas.
• Clean restrooms and restock supplies.
• Empty trash and dispose of bags.
• Change light bulbs as directed.
• Maintain equipment and monitor grounds; assist with other duties.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Cleaning equipment use

Reading instructions

Ladder safety

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Title: Custodian (Temporary)

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 301612

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 (Temporary) 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 [phone].

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial maintenance duties to include sweeping, dusting, mopping and vacuuming carpets/floors.
• Clean restrooms
• Restock paper and soap supplies.
• Empty trash receptacles, bags and move trash for disposal.
• Change light bulbs as needed/directed.
• 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

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

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

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 Aff

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is not 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 security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced