Custodian II

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

13d•$32,400 - $38,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian II provides custodial care for Georgia State University facilities, cleaning and setting up rooms in assigned building areas according to established routines and procedures. The role supports Custodian I and may involve overlapping duties as needed. The position is based at campus locations in Atlanta, with a scheduled shift of Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM; the shift and campus location are subject to change. The position requires daily use of cleaning chemicals and may involve working around potentially dangerous materials in certain laboratories. Employees must be able to perform manual work for extended periods and meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, bending, reaching, and pushing and pulling cleaning equipment and trash containers.

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, push and pull floor equipment and large trash barrels, and lift full trash bags weighing 30 pounds.
Normal degree of dexterity.
Ability to perform manual work for an extended period.
Ability to use cleaning chemicals daily and work around potentially dangerous materials in certain laboratories.

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.
Completion of documented formal training in a facilities course.

Responsibilities

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 clean-ups and perform other related work as needed.