Custodian II

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

37d•$32,400 - $38,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian II provides custodial care for Georgia State University facilities, cleaning assigned areas and setting up rooms according to established routines and procedures. The role supports Custodian I and may include overlapping duties as needed. Work takes place across campus buildings, including laboratories, offices, classrooms, restrooms, and other public or assigned areas. Employees use cleaning chemicals daily and may sometimes work around potentially dangerous materials in certain laboratories. The position requires floor technician experience and the physical ability to perform manual work, including lifting, bending, twisting, reaching, and pushing or pulling cleaning equipment and trash barrels. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The shift and campus location are subject to change. The anticipated hiring range is $32,400–$38,900 per year ($15.57–$18.70 per hour); salary offers depend on the candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of related experience in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting.
Floor technician experience.
Ability to lift approximately 30–50 pounds.
Ability to bend, twist, reach overhead, and push and pull floor equipment and large trash barrels.
Normal degree of dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform heavy lifting when required.
Some knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures.
Six months of experience using powered cleaning equipment and restoring floors.
Experience serving as a lead person on a cleaning team.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in institutional, industrial, or commercial settings.
Physical ability to perform manual work for an extended period.
Completion of documented formal training in a facilities course.

Responsibilities

Provide custodial care for Georgia State University facilities.
Clean assigned building areas and perform room setups following established routines and procedures.
Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, restore, buff, and wax floors; vacuum.
Perform other duties needed to maintain the cleanliness of campus floors.
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.