Custodian

About Us

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.

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

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 follow 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.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Weekend and after normal hours duties will be required.

• 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.
• Position will require some 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 (229) 500‑2026, or by email  technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251‑2644, or by email at support.

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