Custodian - Housing and Residence Life
Job ID: 278340
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic
excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and
economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an
inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil
discourse?
Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest
public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and
global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and
prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190
undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000
students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed
global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research,
and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region
and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's
vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and
values
of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and
accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the
University System of Georgia. We
are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University
in our
vision.
Come
Take Flight at KSU!
Location
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway,
Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide custodial service for residential areas including
interior/exterior hallways, breezeways, stairwells, flooring,
trash, recycle receptacles, residential grounds and parking
lots
2. Provide cleaning services for residential units including
apartments, suites, community and lounge areas, bathrooms, offices,
lobbies, elevators, laundry room and fitness areas
3. Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas and periodically shampoo
rugs using heavy vacuum cleaner and rug-shampooing machine
4. Remove, wash and replace blinds and wash ceiling fixtures using
ladders and scaffolds
5. Wash windowsills, window glass, trim and entrance doors and
other glass areas as appropriate
6. Wash and clean interior wall space by hand or with powered wall
washing machine, using ladders and scaffolding, as required
7. Clean interior and exterior trash rooms/trash chute rooms and
move and setup furniture for residential events
8. Responsible for cleaning and preparing student residential
units
9. Sweep, clean, and shovel snow from steps and walkways at
building entrances.
10. Conduct health and safety inspections in residential
units
11. Pickup of trash and litter on residential grounds, pressure
wash exterior of buildings and clean interior and exterior light
fixtures
Job Summary
Performs housekeeping and janitorial duties to maintain assigned
offices, restrooms, public areas and/or residence locations. Assist
with general labor and minor repair tasks for University buildings
and facilities.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*:
1. Cleans assigned buildings and locations including but not
limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, collecting trash
and wiping waste and recycling receptacles
2. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms and
replenishes paper towels, and soap dispensers
3. Collects, launders, and dries mop heads and cleaning rags and
stores appropriately
4. Waxes and refinishes floors, and shampoos carpets as
assigned
5. Maintains clean and operating equipment
6. Inspects equipment and recommends the need for new parts,
repairs, overhaul or replacement
7. Restocks supply closets and replenishes paper supplies in
restrooms, etc.
8. Completes work order requests timely during emergencies
9. Reports building discrepancies and damages in timely
manner
10. Uses required safety and protective equipment
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
None
Required Experience
On the job training provided
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Customer service experience
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution
of higher education in a related field
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to work with others in small and large teams
Able to read and use diagrams and design layouts to set up rooms
for events
Able to work non-traditional shifts including nights and
weekends
Follows established routine and performs cleaning as
instructed
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting
assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Materials Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE), and awareness of safety protocols
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving,
independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and
written), time management, project management and presentation
skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with
the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and
respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and
in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy,
and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or
discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex
(including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions
related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic
information, disability, or veteran or military status by any
member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a
University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a
hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the
provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for
employment or admission or other third parties should contact the
Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225,
eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all
final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal
background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose
criminal record history during the initial screening process and
prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for
positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be
immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as
part of their application process. Some positions may require
additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,
credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of
academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdfTo apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=278340&PostingSeq=1jeid-5cf4078570046a409447dedf3c246746
