Custodian I

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

15d•$31,200 - $35,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Services Department at Georgia State University is seeking a Custodian I to provide custodial care for university facilities. The role cleans and performs room setups in assigned building areas according to established routines and procedures. Duties may overlap as needed and include maintaining floors and the cleanliness of laboratories, offices, classrooms, restrooms, and other assigned areas; removing trash; and setting up furniture and equipment in public spaces. The position also handles emergency cleanups and other related work. The position is based at campus locations in Atlanta. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, but both the shift and campus location are subject to change. Employees use cleaning chemicals daily and may work around potentially hazardous materials in certain laboratories. The role requires bending, twisting, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling floor equipment and large trash barrels, and lifting full trash bags weighing 30 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pass a criminal background check.
Be able to bend, twist, reach overhead, push and pull floor equipment and large trash barrels, and lift full trash bags weighing 30 pounds.
Possess a normal degree of dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience working in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting.
Ability to lift approximately 30–50 pounds and perform heavy lifting when required.
Some knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide custodial care for Georgia State University facilities.
Clean assigned building areas and perform room setups according to established routines and procedures.
Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, restore, buff, and wax floors; vacuum.
Perform other duties needed to maintain campus floor cleanliness.
Remove trash and clean counters, equipment, and furnishings.
Maintain the cleanliness of laboratories, office areas, classrooms, and other assigned work areas.
Clean and restock restrooms.
Set up chairs, tables, and other equipment in classrooms, meeting rooms, and other public areas.
Handle emergency cleanups and perform other related work as needed.