Custodian II

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state’s designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs. 

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction – among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university’s beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O’Connor, ’45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O’Connor’s former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville – Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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This is manual work in the custodial care of the institution’s buildings and facilities. Work involves all general responsibilities of a Custodian I position compounded by more than one year of custodial related experiences in intermediate floor care procedures. Primary responsibility is the effective use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and caring for building areas and equipment. Employees will work under close supervision, and work follows well-established routines and procedures. Employees will have very frequent contact with students, faculty and staff. Most work will be performed indoors but will require exposure to elements depending on assignment. Physical and monetary risks associated with this position are minimal. Position may require seasonal shift changes. Some overtime will be required. Perform related work as required. Position will involve working with individuals with various backgrounds.

Maintenance – 95
Performs custodial maintenance duties of the institution’s buildings and facilities. Daily cleaning of restrooms. Cleaning of classrooms hallways, stairwells, floor mats on a scheduled frequency either weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Wash windows, walls, trash cans, glass, and doors at height level or with appropriate equipment above height level. Clean facility wall fixtures including lights, fire alarms, fire exinguishers, drinking fountains, facility signage, ceiling fans, window ledges, door knobs, kick plates. When required, move office and dormitory furniture and equipment for cleaning. Daily trash collection and removal. Routine floor care such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, buffing, and dry carpet cleaning. Sweep outside walks, porches, and stairways attached to facility. Attend scheduled departmental meetings and trainings. Drive provided car, truck, or golf cart as related to assigned task. Report damaged structures and equipment.
Perform intermediate floor care procedures. Perform routine weekly/bi-weekly floor buffing maintenance. Perform routine monthly/quarterly floor scrubbing, carpet shampooing/bonnet buffing cleaning. Perform annual floor stripping, waxing, carpet extraction.
Other – 5
Perform related work as required.

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; AND at least one year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
 

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