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Custodian
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Position Number: 5409429
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Custodian

Job ID: 273746
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Custodial Operations

Job Summary

Perform cleaning services for University facilities following established procedures and guidelines in maintenance of buildings, classrooms, offices, lavatories and restrooms. Conduct cleaning of assigned areas, furnishings and equipment using manual tools and electrically-powered machines.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures
Clean, dust and wipe furniture
Sweep, mop or vacuum floors
Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers
Replace light bulbs
Assist with set-up and take-down of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences and events
Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and finish to hard surface floors
Lock and unlock assigned buildings
Secure building when facilities are not in use, check for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants
Wash accessible interior and exterior windows and blinds
Follow instructions regarding use of chemicals and supplies
Assist with inventory control and security
Clean building furnishings (which may require moving of those furnishings) within assigned area by dusting, washing, polishing office furniture and equipment (i.e., desks, chairs, tables, bookcases, file cabinets, and similar fixtures)
Clean interior walls by removing the adhesive tape, thumb tacks, paper pins, staples, and similar items, and washing and scrubbing (if necessary) the walls with prescribed wall cleaners to remove stains and graffiti
Remove all recyclable materials from assigned areas by collecting the recyclable materials from various labeled containers; Transport recyclable materials to designated outside recycling dumpsters and empty recyclable materials into dumpsters

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

One (1) year of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$15.84 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions or information, such as work orders and cleaning chemical labels
Ability to complete basic forms and documents
Ability to train and implement usage of hand-held, precision, and power tools (i.e., brooms, mops, screwdrivers, floor buffers, leaf blowers)
Ability to correctly calculate appropriate quantity of chemicals to clean

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as July 1, 2024.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 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.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
Walk, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch and stand throughout shift and occasionally stretch overhead
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
Occasionally work from a ladder
Exposed to outdoor elements, chemicals

Background Check

Standard

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=273746&PostingSeq=1