Custodian I

Georgia State University • Decatur, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing and thrilled that you are interested in joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from various educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Building Services Department is seeking (1) Custodian I to join the already excellent team taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence!
The ideal candidate provides custodial care for Georgia State University facilities. Cleans and performs room set-ups in assigned building areas following established routines and procedures. In addition to supporting the department Custodian I, assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping of duties may occur as needed:

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience working in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to lift approximately 30-50 lbs.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when required
• Some knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, dust mops, wet mops, scrubs, strips, restores, buffs, and waxes floors, vacuums
• Performs other duties needed to maintain the cleanliness of campus floors.
• Removes trash, cleans counters, equipment, and furnishings.
• Performs other duties to maintain the cleanliness of laboratories, office areas, classrooms, and other assigned work areas.
• Cleans and restocks restrooms.
• Set up chairs, tables, and other equipment in classrooms, meeting rooms, and other public areas.
• Handles emergency clean-ups; performs other related work as needed.
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach overhead, push and pull floor equipment (vacuum cleaner), push and pull large trash barrels, and lift full trash bags weighing 30 pounds.
• Must possess a normal degree of dexterity.
• Employees will use cleaning chemicals daily and will sometimes work around potentially dangerous materials in certain laboratories.

Benefits

• A flexible work environment
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED