Custodian I (Cochran Campus)

  • Middle Georgia State University
  • Macon, Georgia
  • Full Time
Custodian I (Cochran Campus)
Location: MGA Cochran
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 286736
About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the custodial maintenance of campus buildings and facilities. An incumbent in this position may be designated "Lead Custodian".

Responsibilities

Custodial Duties (100%) -
Assists in coordinating day-to-day work assignment and assist in ensuring compliance with custodial policies, procedures, and safe work practices
Cleans, sanitizes, and details restrooms; refills dispensers; stocks supplies
Dusts and wipes furniture and fixtures
Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors
Empties and cleans trash receptacles
Cleans classrooms and laboratories
Loads and unloads supplies; stocks and organizes storage areas
Cleans spills and broken glass
Moves furniture
Assist with setting up for special events
Performs custodial-related projects such as summer turns, stripping and rewaxing floors, cleaning carpet, etc.
Reports maintenance needs to supervisor
Ability to drive college-owned vehicles and golf/utility carts on campus to transport equipment, materials, and supplies.
Performs related duties.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Other Required Qualifications
Currently hold a valid driver's license - Class C.
May be required to work after hours, weekends, and be on-call.

Preferred Qualifications

Other Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the materials, equipment and methods used in the custodial maintenance of public buildings.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of a variety of custodial equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of custodial operations principles and practices.
Skill in the operation of custodial equipment.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.

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 on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at .... Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Retirement
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Job ID: 481843704
Originally Posted on: 6/19/2025

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