Custodian I

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

28d•$31,200 - $35,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian I provides custodial care for Georgia State University facilities, cleaning and performing room setups in assigned building areas according to established routines and procedures. Duties may overlap or vary as needed and include floor care, waste removal, cleaning and restocking restrooms, maintaining laboratories, offices, classrooms, and other assigned spaces, and setting up furniture and equipment in public areas. The position also handles emergency cleanups and other related work. The role requires daily use of cleaning chemicals and may involve working around potentially dangerous materials in certain laboratories. Employees must be able to perform the physical activities described in the posting, including lifting trash bags and pushing or pulling floor-care equipment and large trash barrels. The anticipated hiring range is $31,200–$35,400 ($15–$17.01 per hour). The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM; the shift and campus location are subject to change. The role is based at Georgia State University in Atlanta.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must be able to bend, twist, reach overhead, push and pull floor equipment and large trash barrels, and lift full trash bags weighing 30 pounds.
Must possess a normal degree of dexterity.
Must use cleaning chemicals daily and may work around potentially dangerous materials in certain laboratories.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience working in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting.
Ability to lift approximately 30–50 pounds.
Ability to 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, and 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.