Building Services Worker Ii

Position Summary

The Building Services Worker II duties are inclusive of those of the BSW I; sweeping, dust mopping and wet mopping of floors; high and low dusting of horizontal and vertical surfaces; use of small custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacuum, T‑1 scrubber, and other machines that do not need extensive training to use. Cleaning windows and seals, walls, furniture, and other equipment in and around university buildings and grounds;

collecting and removing large quantities of trash and recyclable waste; securing and unlocking university buildings; assisting in delivering, receiving, transporting miscellaneous supplies and materials to and from various buildings. Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces such as glass, windows, doors and knobs, electrical switches, blinds, tables, furniture, and other building‑related fixtures; cleaning classrooms, restrooms, offices, breakrooms, recreational and fitness buildings, laboratories, clinics, etc.;

maintaining adequate supplies in restrooms and janitorial closets; performing bodily fluid clean‑up or specialized viral/bacterial disinfection with blood‑borne pathogen kit; performing minor light‑bulb replacement from an 8' ladder.

In addition, the BSW II will perform floor care with large specialized floor‑care equipment: carpet cleaning and extraction, strip/wax/burnish floors, refinish wood floors, etc. Responsible for safe operation and operator‑level maintenance of assigned equipment. Responsible for building walk‑through inspections on a weekly basis, assisting with equipment inspections of building cleaning machines and tools, and submitting building and/or equipment inspection form to lead/supervisor.

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.

Able to work Monday‑Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. This is a nighttime position.

• Perform floor care with large specialized floor‑care equipment: carpet cleaning and extraction, strip/wax/burnish floors, refinish wood floors, etc.
• Responsible for safe operation and operator‑level maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Sweep, dust, wash, wet/dry mop, light floor maintenance, vacuum, and perform other duties as needed to maintain cleanliness of campus floors.
• Collect and remove trash and recyclables, clean and disinfect counters, restroom fixtures, equipment, and furnishings and perform other duties as needed to maintain the cleanliness of laboratories, office areas, classrooms, restrooms, clinics, recreational facilities, and/or other assigned work areas.
• Perform bodily fluid clean‑up or specialized viral/bacterial disinfection.
• Perform minor light‑bulb replacement from an 8' ladder.
• Perform related responsibilities as needed.
• Conduct walk‑through area/building inspections for cleanliness, conduct cleaning equipment inspections for safety hazards, and complete inspection reports to submit to lead/supervisor.
• Clean and restock restrooms.
• Ensure adequate stock of resupply items are in janitorial closets.

• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships.
• Available to work specified shift.
• Available to work nights and weekends as needed.

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Push and pull custodial carts up to 40 lbs.
• Load and unload floor‑care machines up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently bend, squat, lift, kneel, and work with hands above head.
• Prolonged walking to and from buildings.
• Move throughout buildings to include climbing stairs and riding elevators to perform work.
• Work from 8‑ft. ladders.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).