Utility Services Associate

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition waiver

13 paid holidays

Wellness options

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

Kennesaw State University in Marietta, GA is hiring a custodial/dishwashing associate to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across the location, including pots, pans, restrooms, and service areas. Work follows health department and university guidelines.

No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided. The role offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive team, and opportunities to contribute to campus operations while upholding standards of safety and service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Preferred: degree in related field.
• Preferred experience in dishwashing or janitorial work.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, sheet trays and items used for food service or production.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, showers and locker rooms.
• Clean and maintain assigned areas including dusting, sweeping, mopping.
• Return items to proper storage and keep areas organized and debris-free.
• Wash mats and walls, mop floors, empty garbage and sanitize cans.
• Maintain stock in production, service and restroom areas; replenish items as needed.
• Act as runner for different stations or locations as assigned.
• Keep drains clean and free of debris.
• Support location leadership with tasks as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate or advanced degree in related field

Job description

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 our 47,000 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 Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for dishwashing and custodial needs for the location. Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation and organization of all pot room, dish room and restrooms in the location. Ensures the assigned areas are cleaned according to established guidelines. Work is performed in accordance with health department, sanitation and university system guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation and organization of all pots, pans, sheet trays and any items used for food service or production.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers and locker rooms
• Cleans and maintains assigned areas including dusting, sweeping, mopping
• Returns items to the proper storage location and maintains an organized and debris free area
• Washes mats and walls, mops floors, empties garbage and sanitizes garbage cans, etc.
• Maintains stock in production, service, employee and restroom areas; replenishing items that are running low
• Acts as a runner for different stations or locations as assigned
• Keeps drains clean and free of debris
• Supports location leadership with tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience: None, 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: Previous dishwashing or janitorial experience in a retail, food service or restaurant location

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $15.00 to $16.50 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 maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Knowledge of food service terminology
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation regulations and food handling procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Basic computer skills for 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 26 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 8.2.18.1.2.2 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 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].

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not 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.

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.