Residential Custodian - Housing Facilities

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Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

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.

1. Cleans assigned buildings including 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
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

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

Educational Requirements
None

Required Experience
On-the-job training provided

Preferred Experience
Customer service experience
Cleaning experience

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 and Personal Protective Equipment, 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

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

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.

• Standard Enhanced

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.pdf