Utility Worker I

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University in Atlanta seeks a Utility Worker I to promote sustainability across campus. You will assist in events, move and set up furniture, operate a forklift, and support the Recycling Center while driving university vehicles.

The role requires lifting, flexible hours, and teamwork to keep campuses clean and compliant with safety standards. This full-time position offers generous benefits including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and retirement plans, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Georgia driver's license required.
• CDL license or driving experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Experience with recycling, building services, janitorial, trash collection, grounds experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in set up and participates in campus sustainability events such as Earth Week, Recyclemania, Move-in, and Move-Out.
• Drives university vehicles and walks buildings to collect recycling from loading docks and buildings; operates a compactor truck and collects cardboard.
• Operates vertical baler and forklift to bale and store paper and plastic; operates paper shredder.
• Removes recyclables from truck and sorts them at Recycling Center into correct location; keeps area clean and safe.
• Drives university vehicle to haul materials to designated off-campus locations.
• Completes work orders in a timely fashion; provides excellent customer service and maintains collaborative relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Utility Worker I

Sustainability Initiatives

Georgia State University

Working with partners across campus and beyond, Sustainability Initiatives serves as a hub to create and communicate innovative solutions to our most pressing global challenges. We act as the catalyst for creating a culture of sustainability at Georgia State through enhancing living-learning laboratory opportunities on campus, exploring techniques to lower our resource use and costs, and empowering our students to become global leaders in sustainability.

The Department of Sustainability Initiatives at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Utility Worker I.

What makes GSU a great place?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

What will you do:

This position is responsible for promoting sustainability at Georgia State University. This position assists in special projects, such as setting up and moving furniture for special on campus and off campus events, such as commencements, concerts, convocations, and areas, such as plazas and parks. This position will also drive work vehicles safely on and off campus; operate a forklift; specialize in recycling knowledge and processes, and maintain a safe, functional and operational Recycling Center. The working hours are 7:30AM - 4:15PM.

Duty and responsibilities include:

• Assists in set up and participates in campus sustainability events such as Earth Week, Recyclemania, Move-in, and Move-Out
• Drives university vehicles and walks buildings to collect recycling from assigned loading docks and buildings; including operating compactor truck and collecting cardboard.
• Operates vertical baler and forklift to bale and store paper and plastic fil; operates paper shredder to shred confidential documents.
• Removes recyclables from truck and sorts them at Recycling Center into correct location; plays a key role in keeping this area clean, safe, and functional.
• Drives university vehicle to haul materials to designated off-campus locations.
• Completes work orders in a timely fashion; provides excellent customer service and maintains collaborative and positive working relationship.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in all temperature conditions.
• Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends.
• Extended standing, walking, ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED. A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• CDL license or driving experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience with recycling, building services, janitorial, trash collection, grounds experience preferred

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum hiring standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Department

Sustainability Initiatives

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift

Varies

Salary

$17.00/Hour

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

09/16/26, 5:47:49 PM

Closing Date

10/01/26, 3:59:00 AM

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents

USG Core Value Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime:

Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.