Custodial Team lead

Job Details

Job Title: Custodial Team lead
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 297308

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the services manager with the provision of custodial services for the University. This position is designated by the University as Essential Personnel. Some overtime and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Trains custodial staff and assists with employee performance evaluations.
• Monitors building assignments and adjusts workloads to ensure efficient coverage.
• Ensures compliance with all University policies and procedures.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities and furnishings to identify cleaning and maintenance needs.
• Responds promptly and effectively to University service requests.
• Maintains inventory of custodial equipment and supplies; ensures adequate stock levels.
• Issues keys to custodial personnel and maintains accurate key control records.
• Performs cleaning duties in assigned areas, including buildings, classrooms, residence halls, and restrooms.
• Assists with moving office furniture and equipment; supports setup and breakdown for special events.
• Performs floor care duties, including buffing, stripping, waxing, and carpet shampooing.
• Completes other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL
High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE
More than 4 years of related experience

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to report to work on time and be dependable in attendance.
Some custodial experience is preferred; experience with commercial floor care equipment is desirable.
A current, valid driver's license is preferred
Must be able to pass a background check

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the materials, equipment, and methods used in the custodial maintenance of public buildings.
• Knowledge of the operation of a variety of custodial equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in training and supervising personnel.
• Skill in decision- making and problem- solving.
• Skill in effective communication with others.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.