Building Services Associate

Job Title: Building Services Associate

Location: UWG Recruiting Location. Faculty and staff members are expected to be physically present on campus as needed to support the in‑person educational experience.

Campus address: 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118.

This position provides custodial services support for university facilities. Performs a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of classroom buildings, residence halls, offices, athletic facilities, dining halls, or other university buildings. Work is guided by a daily schedule for general assignments. Duties may include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture, operating cleaning equipment, and assisting Custodial Lead and Supervisor in delivering large quantities of housekeeping supplies.

Duties may include performing housekeeping and floor maintenance tasks, operating laundry service machines, and performing special cleaning duties. Responsible for becoming familiar with all buildings and being receptive to additional assignments. May complete special project work such as pressure washing, cleaning light fixtures or windows using a scissor lift or ladder. Employee demonstrates an understanding of and maintains conditions that ensure a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Works special events (varied hours and weekends) with minimal supervision. Recognizes and follows prescribed safety procedures and regulations. Identifies and obtains required tools, equipment, materials, and supplies to do the job.

• Performs basic cleaning (sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, disinfecting, vacuuming, and/or replenishing supplies/products) to keep assigned working areas in a clean and orderly condition. Cleans the interior and exterior of buildings, using the appropriate materials. Maintains proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the assigned storage areas. Operates cleaning equipment such as buffers, extractors, pressure washers, walk‑behinders, scissor lifts, and ride‑on scrubbers.
  
  Works with others to keep vehicles and employee work areas clean and orderly.

• Works special events (varied hours and weekends) with minimal supervision and determines the necessary tasks to be performed. Responds to emergency needs such as spills, toilet overflows, water leaks, and other duties as assigned. Assists Custodial Lead and Supervisor in delivering custodial supplies to buildings and collecting trash/recycling.

• Recognizes and follows prescribed safety procedures and regulations. Identifies and obtains required tools, equipment, materials, and supplies needed to perform the job.

• Participates in department‑provided training and learning opportunities to develop work‑related skills and abilities. Completes all required training on a timely basis.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some high school classes along with basic knowledge of cleaning methods and materials.
• Understand and comply with safety regulations and handling hazardous materials in the performance of job duties (i.e., OSHA, EPA).
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some high school classes along with basic knowledge of cleaning methods and materials.
• Understand and comply with safety regulations and handling hazardous materials in the performance of job duties (i.e., OSHA, EPA).
• Valid driver’s license.

$14.42 – $15.50 per hour, paid bi‑weekly.

The University of West Georgia offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support faculty and staff across multiple dimensions; health, wellness, financial security, and professional growth. Employees working at least 30 hours per week gain access to a range of health plans, including medical, dental, and vision, wellness programs, and robust retirement options through Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS), Optional Retirement Program, and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans.

Employees are granted 13 paid holidays and paid time off accruals and are eligible to participate in the University System of Georgia’s Tuition Assistance Program. Fringe benefits include a variety of…