Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Custodian I in Atlanta

Overview

Custodian I
Facilities Management Services – Building Services Admin & Sup
Salary: Competitive salary of $31,200 ($15 an hour) with great benefits
Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Campus Location: Atlanta

These are exciting times at the Building Services Department. We are growing and looking for a dedicated team member to help pursue excellence in custodial care across Georgia State University facilities.

What You Will Do

• Provide custodial care for university facilities, including cleaning and room setup in assigned areas following established routines and procedures.
• Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, restore, buff, and wax floors; vacuum as needed.
• Remove trash, clean counters, equipment, and furnishings; maintain cleanliness of laboratories, offices, classrooms, and other areas.
• Clean and restock restrooms; set up chairs, tables, and equipment in classrooms and meeting rooms.
• Handle emergency clean-ups and other related duties as needed.
• Physical requirements: bend, twist, reach overhead, push/pull floor equipment and large trash barrels; lift up to 30–50 lbs as needed.
• Follow safety procedures when handling cleaning chemicals and potentially hazardous materials in laboratories.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Six months in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting preferred.
• Criminal background check required.
• Ability to lift approximately 30–50 lbs and perform heavy lifting when required.
• Some knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Location: Atlanta Campus; College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services.

Details

• Open until filled
• Job Posting: 09/04/25, 3:33:56 PM
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Online Audio and Video Media

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Atlanta Campus

Note: Some items originally listed as “subject to change” or similar notes have been preserved for completeness, but the refined description focuses on the role responsibilities and qualifications.