Custodian

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Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Job Title: Custodian I

Location: Albany State Rec. Location

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 295161

This is manual work in the custodial care of institution buildings and facilities. Work involves the performance of cleaning and minor maintenance work in an assigned building(s) or building area. Primary responsibility is for the effective use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and caring for building areas and equipment. Employees in this class work under close supervision and work follows well established routines and procedures.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, buffs and waxes floors.
• Dusts and cleans chalk boards, window blinds, and offices.
• Washes windows, walls, trash cans, glass doors and classroom equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Cleans and polishes drinking fountains.
• Runs polishing machine and vacuum cleaner.
• Moves office and dormitory furniture and equipment.
• Cleans baseboard around the corner of each room and hallway.
• Cleans and polishes brass, and unclogs lavatories and toilets.
• Empties trash and sweeps outside walks.
• Reports damaged structures and equipment.
• Reports any building related issues.

Weekend and after normal hours duties will be required. This position will require some evening and weekend work.

• 1 year of custodial training, education or experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in good standing.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and work long hours at manual tasks.
• Must be available for evening and weekend work.

Salary range is from $20,000 to $27,000.

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
• Ability to follow routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to work long hours at manual tasks.
• Ability to read, comprehend and understand chemical instruction.
• Ability to demonstrate cleaning methods, material and equipment used.
• Ability to demonstrate the process of stripping, waxing and buffing floors.
• Skills to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to provide written documentation of building deficiencies.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at , or by email  technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at , or by email at support.

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at . For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at .

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

• Ability to stand, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours at manual tasks.