Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we’ve come a long way since then. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.

With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West!

The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center.

This position provides custodial services support for university facilities. Assists Superintendent and Supervisor in delivering custodial supplies to buildings, overseeing and directing custodial associates in everyday tasks as requested. Performs a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of classroom buildings, offices, athletic facilities, dining halls, or other university buildings. Responsible for becoming familiar with all buildings and covers various buildings. Work is guided by a daily schedule for general assignments. Duties may include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture and operating cleaning equipment. Duties may include performing housekeeping and floor maintenance tasks, operating laundry service machines and performing special cleaning duties. Assists with inputting AIM time data. Responsible for leading team meetings when applicable. Responsible for special project work such as pressure washing, cleaning light fixtures or windows using a scissors lift or ladder. Employee demonstrates an understanding of and maintains conditions that ensure a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Primary - 35
Tasks involve trash removal; cleaning and polishing of various furniture, table, and glass surfaces; sweep, mop, vacuum, strips, restores, wax, and buffs various floor surfaces. Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures. Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis. Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops. Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments. Follows instructions regarding use of chemicals and supplies. Assists superintendent in delivering custodial supplies to buildings, collecting trash/recycling, overseeing and directing custodial associates in everyday tasks as requested.

Events - 25
Must be able to work special events (varied hours and weekends) with minimal supervision and determine the necessary tasks to be performed. Assists in supervising custodial associates and intermediates.

Heavy Equipment - 20
Must be able to operate cleaning equipment such as buffers, extractors, pressure washers, walk behinds, scissor lifts and ride-on scrubbers. Recognizes and obtains required tools, equipment, materials, and supplies that are needed to do the job. Recognizes and follows prescribed safety procedures and regulations.

Communication - 10
Must possess leadership skills and be able to assist supervisor with training and administrative duties. Assists supervisor in scheduling assignments and entering time into the work information system. Performs inspections. Works alone or with a team in various buildings when custodial associates are absent from work.

Training - 10
Determines type of chemicals and equipment necessary for specific cleaning tasks. Identifies cleaning problems and determines appropriate remedies. Delivers cleaning supplies to buildings.

Must be familiar with all building requirements and provide absentee coverage. Responses to emergency needs such as spills, toilet over flows, water leaks, and other duties as assigned. Submit work orders. Participates in department-provided training and learning opportunities to develop work-related skills and abilities. Completes all required training on a timely basis. Attend safety meetings and other related meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. Enforce and support policies established by Campus Planning and Facilities.

Educational Requirements
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Other Required Qualifications
Valid driver's license.

Required Experience
Three or more years of institutional, industrial or commercial custodial experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Education and Training: Custodial Technician certification or similar certification in custodial professional development or college degree. Experience in troubleshooting and repairing floor care equipment.

$16.88 hourly

ABILITIES
Customer Service: Effectively listens and responds to customer needs and understands the role of customers in the work environment.

Communication: Listens to instructions. Communicates with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

KNOWLEDGE
Must be able to work special events (varied hours and weekends) with minimal supervision and determine the necessary tasks to be performed. Deemed as essential personnel. Must be able to operate various cleaning equipment such as buffers, extractors, pressure washer, walk behind, scissor lifts and ride-on scrubbers. Must be able to operating a computer, and utilize email.

SKILLS
Interacts with others in the work area in a manner that encourages accomplishment of work tasks and ability to work as part of a team. Must have leadership skills and be able to assist Superintendent with training and administrative duties.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia's affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.