Utility Custodian

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.


Job Summary

This position is responsible for the custodial maintenance of campus buildings and facilities. This position is designated by the University as Essential Personnel . Some overtime and weekend work may be required.


Responsibilities

• Cleans buildings, classrooms, dorms, restrooms, and drinking fountains as assigned.
• Dusts and cleans chalkboards and offices, and flat surfaces; washes windows, walls, glass doors, and classroom equipment; may work from a ladder; polishes brass.
• Collects and empties trash.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; shampoos upholstery
• Reports damaged structures and equipment; maintains entranceways to buildings.
• Moves office furniture and equipment; assists in setting up and breaking down facilities for special events.
• Performs duties associated with floor tech.
• Serves on the event set-up crew for university-sanctioned events
• Performs related work as required.
• All other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to report to work on time and be dependable in attendance.
• Experience with commercial floor care equipment is desirable.
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Ability to work long hours at manual tasks and to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• A current, valid driver's license.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and tools used in custodial services.
• Knowledge of and ability to use related equipment, including, but not limited to, rotary buffers and carpet extracting machines .
• Knowledge of safe work practices.

ABILITIES

• Ability to exercise care in exposure to chemical, mechanical, or electrical hazards.
• Ability to follow routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work while intermittently standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. Ability to frequently lift light and occasionally heavy objects
• Ability to work in an office or stockroom, in a variety of college buildings, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• Ability to operate golf carts and/or company vehicle.
• The employee may be exposed to noise, dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious disease, or irritant chemicals.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io .

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .


USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.