Custodian II

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Salary: Competitive salary of $33,280 ($16 an hour) with great benefits!

Schedule: 2nd Shift – Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (shift subject to change).

Campus location: Atlanta (subject to change).

The Building Services Department is seeking a Custodian II to join our team and help maintain Georgia State University facilities. We provide a flexible work environment, generous benefits (health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.), a knowledge‑sharing culture, professional development opportunities, and a rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

• Clean and perform room set‑ups in assigned building areas following established routines and procedures.
• Sweep, dust, mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, restore, buff, and wax floors; vacuum.
• Perform other duties to maintain cleanliness of campus floors, laboratories, office areas, classrooms, and other work areas.
• Remove trash, clean counters, equipment, and furnishings.
• Clean and restock restrooms.
• Set up chairs, tables, and other equipment in classrooms, meeting rooms, and public areas.
• Handle emergency clean‑ups and perform related work as needed.
• LIFT and transport full trash bags weighing up to 30 pounds; pull floor equipment and large trash barrels.
• Use cleaning chemicals daily and handle potentially hazardous materials in laboratories.

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting.
• Must be able to lift approximately 30–50 pounds.
• Experience using powered cleaning equipment and restoring floors (at least six months).
• Experience leading a cleaning team.
• Knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical ability to perform manual work for an extended period of time.
• Completion of a documented formal training in facilities course (preferred).

• Ability to perform heavy lifting when required.
• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in institutional, industrial, or commercial settings.

Open until filled.