Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Custodian I in Columbus

Overview

The Custodian I serves as part of a team of 3-4 custodial staff. Each team is responsible for an assigned list of buildings and facilities in line with APPA standards for custodial services. This Custodian position will be based on Columbus State University's RiverPark campus.

Location

Columbus State University, RiverPark campus

Job Summary

The Custodian I is responsible for performing cleaning and custodial tasks in assigned facilities in accordance with APPA standards and departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs and ensures cleaning requests are completed properly and in accordance with APPA standards.
• Assists in completing workloads for assigned buildings.
• Responds to custodial emergencies as needed.
• Serves as a brand ambassador of University Operations and Columbus State University.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or one to three years of related supervisory experience and/or training.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $27,836 - $29,816 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, smell.
• Considerable knowledge of proper custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the operations and use of equipment, tools, and supplies used in custodial maintenance.
• Ability to occasionally lift 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Rockeymore, Hiring Manager, via email at rockeymore_carolyn@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the provided policy manuals.

Institutional Values

• Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
• Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
• Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
• Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
• Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
• Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties.

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment and randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.*

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values and comply with related policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

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 not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel.

To apply, visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal and submit your application through the system.