Department Custodian - Kennesaw Campus

Housing Department Custodian - Kennesaw Campus

Job : 295036

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

• Provide custodial service for residential areas including interior/exterior hallways, breezeways, stairwells, flooring, trash, recycle receptacles, residential grounds and parking lots
• Provide cleaning services for residential units including apartments, suites, community and lounge areas, bathrooms, offices, lobbies, elevators, laundry room and fitness areas
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas and periodically shampoo rugs using heavy vacuum cleaner and rug‑shampooing machine
• Remove, wash and replace blinds and wash ceiling fixtures using ladders and scaffolds
• Wash windowsills, window glass, trim and entrance doors and other glass areas as appropriate
• Wash and clean interior wall space by hand or with powered wall washing machine, using ladders and scaffolding, as required
• Clean interior and exterior trash rooms/trash chute rooms and move and setup furniture for residential events
• Responsible for cleaning and preparing student residential units
• Sweep, clean, and shovel snow from steps and walkways at building entrances
• Conduct health and safety inspections in residential units
• Pickup of trash and litter on residential grounds, pressure wash exterior of buildings and clean interior and exterior light fixtures

Performs housekeeping and janitorial duties to maintain assigned offices, restrooms, public areas and/or residence locations. Assist with general labor and minor repair tasks for University buildings and facilities.

• Cleans assigned buildings and locations including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, collecting trash and wiping waste and recycling receptacles
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms and replenishes paper towels, and soap dispensers
• Collects, launders, and dries mop heads and cleaning rags and stores appropriately
• Waxes and refinishes floors, and shampoos carpets as assigned
• Maintains clean and operating equipment
• Inspects equipment and recommends the need for new parts, repairs, overhaul, or replacement
• Restocks supply closets and replenishes paper supplies in restrooms, etc.
• Completes work order requests timely during emergencies
• Reports building discrepancies and damages in timely manner
• Uses required safety and protective equipment

None

On the job training provided

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

• Customer service experience
• Prior Cleaning experience

The budgeted salary rate is $15.00 per hour.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Able to work with others in small and large teams

Able to read and use diagrams and design layouts to set up rooms for events

Able to work non-traditional shifts including nights and weekends

Follows established routine and performs cleaning as instructed

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge of Materials Safety Data Sheets and Personal Protective Equipment, and awareness of safety protocols

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

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