Lead Custodian at KSU Find your wings at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Oversees and coordinates work activities of cleaning personnel. Performs housekeeping and janitorial duties to maintain assigned offices, restrooms, public areas and/or residence buildings. May oversee a staff and assist with minor repairs.

Responsibilities

1. Cleans assigned buildings including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, collecting trash and wiping waste and recycling receptacles, etc.

2. Uses required safety and protective equipment

3. Waxes and refinishes floors, and shampoos carpets

4. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms and replenishes paper towels and soap dispensers

5. Collects, launders, and dries mop heads and cleaning rags

6. Inspects equipment to determine need for new parts, repairs, overhaul, or replacements

7. Delivers supplies to assigned buildings and accesses online work orders and event requirements

8. Collects and delivers special events equipment and performs setups and take downs

9. Operates KSU vehicles and equipment (i.e. Gator, golf carts, box trucks, and vans)

10. Mixes cleaning solutions to appropriate strength

11. Assists in training staff

12. Oversees staff in assigned area(s)

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia drivers license

Required Experience

One (1) year related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Mechanical and/or technical knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to lead a small team of workers

Follows established routine and performs cleaning as instructed

Mechanical and technical knowledge as it relates to the position

Knowledge of proper and safe use of all custodial equipment and chemicals

Knowledge of Materials Safety Data Sheets and Personal Protective Equipment, and awareness of safety protocols

Knowledge of extraction, stripping, and refinishing floors

Able to read and use diagrams and design layouts to set up for events

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

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

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

Yes, this position will 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

Standard Enhanced DMV

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