Housing Department Custodian - Kennesaw Campus

Housing Department Custodian - Kennesaw Campus

Job ID: 295036
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? 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 over 50,000 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 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.

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 Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Customer service experience
Prior Cleaning experience

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary rate is $15.00 per hour.
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

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 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
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Proficient customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette