Custodian I - Decatur Campus

Company: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Description: Custodian I- Decatur CampusFacilities Management ServicesBuilding Services Admin & SupSalary: Competitive salary of $31,200 ($15 an hour) with great benefits!Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM **Shift subject to change**Campus Locations: Decatur **Subject to change**These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing and thrilled that you are interested in joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from various educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team. The Building Services Department is seeking (1) Custodian I to join the already excellent team taking the Building Services Department to the next level of excellence! WHAT MAKES The Building Services Department A GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic settingHERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DOThe ideal candidate provides custodial care for Georgia State University facilities. Cleans and performs room set-ups in assigned building areas following established routines and procedures. In addition to supporting the department Custodian I, assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings, although overlapping of duties may occur as needed:
  • Sweeps, dust mops, wet mops, scrubs, strips, restores, buffs, and waxes floors, vacuums
  • Performs other duties needed to maintain the cleanliness of campus floors.
  • Removes trash, cleans counters, equipment, and furnishings.
  • Performs other duties to maintain the cleanliness of laboratories, office areas, classrooms, and other assigned work areas.
  • Cleans and restocks restrooms.
  • Set up chairs, tables, and other equipment in classrooms, meeting rooms, and other public areas.
  • Handles emergency clean-ups; performs other related work as needed.
  • Must be able to bend, twist, reach overhead, push and pull floor equipment (vacuum cleaner), push and pull large trash barrels, and lift full trash bags weighing 30 pounds.
  • Must possess a normal degree of dexterity.Employees will use cleaning chemicals daily and will sometimes work around potentially dangerous materials in certain laboratories. Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements:
    • High School Diploma or GED.
    • Six months of experience working in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting preferred.
    • Must pass Criminal background.Preferred Requirements:
      • Must be able to lift approximately 30-50 lbs.
      • Six months of experience working in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting preferred.
      • Ability to perform heavy lifting when required.
      • Some knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services Department: Facilities Management Service Division Location: Decatur Campus Shift: Monday- Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm Salary : $31,200 Pay Grade: 5 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting: 05/14/25, 1:28:08 PM Closing Date: 06/14/25, 3:59:00 AM Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
        • A complete and accurate GSU application
        • Resume (recommended but not required) #LI-JB1 Georgia State University Values: COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better placeINTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Required
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