Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
NIGHTS
Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM-12:30 AM
Optional On Call, Essential Worker
Some day and/or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the organization.

Advertised Salary $37,400 or commensurate with experience Posting Date 12/03/2025 Open until filled No Closing Date 12/16/2025 Proposed Starting Date 01/05/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title Building Services Worker II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Custodial Experience & Equipment Use

• Proficiency with custodial tools like vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacuums, T-1 scrubbers, and other small machines
• Experience with specialized floor care equipment for tasks like carpet extraction, stripping/waxing, and refinishing wood floors
• Experience with floor care with large, specialized floor care equipment: carpet cleaning and extraction, strip/wax/burnish floors, refinish wood floors, etc.

Soft Skills & Availability

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Flexibility to work night shifts and weekends as needed

Position Summary
The Building Services Worker II duties are inclusive of those of the BSW I; sweeping, dust mopping and wet mopping of floors. High and low dusting of horizontal and vertical surfaces. Use of small custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, Wet/Dry vacuum, T-1 scrubber, and other machines that do not need extensive training to use. Cleaning windows and seals, walls, furniture, and other equipment in and around university buildings and grounds. Collecting and removing large quantities of trash and recyclable waste. Securing and unlocking university buildings. Assist in delivering, receiving, transporting miscellaneous supplies and materials to and from various buildings. Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces such as: glass, windows, doors and knobs, electrical switches, blinds, tables, furniture, and other building related fixtures. Cleaning classrooms, restrooms, offices, breakrooms, recreational and fitness buildings, laboratories, clinics, etc. Maintaining adequate supplies in restrooms and janitorial closets. Will perform bodily fluid clean-up or specialized viral/bacterial disinfection with bloodborne pathogen kit. Perform minor light bulb replacement from an 8' ladder.

In addition, the BSWII will perform floor care with large specialized floor care equipment: carpet cleaning and extraction, strip/wax/burnish floors, refinish wood floors, etc. Responsible to the safe operation and operator level maintenance of assigned equipment. Responsible for building walk-through inspections on weekly basis, assist with equipment inspections of building cleaning machine and tools, and the submission of building and/or equipment inspection form to lead/supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships.
• Available to work specified shift.
• Available to work nights and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Push and pull custodial carts up to 40 lbs.
• Load and unload floor care machines up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently bend, squat, lift, kneel, and work with hands above head.
• Prolonged walking to and from buildings.
• Move throughout buildings to include climbing stairs and riding elevators to perform work.
• Work from 8ft. ladders.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Perform floor care with large specialized floor care equipment: carpet cleaning and extraction, strip/wax burnish floors, refinish wood floors, etc. Responsible to the safe operation and operator level maintenance of assigned equipment.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Sweep, dust, wash, wet/dry mop, light floor maintenance, vacuum, and perform other duties as needed to maintain cleanliness of campus floors.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Collect and remove trash and recyclables, clean and disinfect counters, restroom fixtures, equipment, and furnishings and perform other duties as needed to maintain the cleanliness of laboratories, office areas, classrooms, restrooms, clinics, recreational facilities, and/or other assigned work areas.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Perform bodily fluid clean-up or specialized viral/bacterial disinfection.
Perform minor light bulb replacement from an 8' ladder.
Perform related responsibilities as needed.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Conduct walk-through area/building inspections for cleanliness, conduct cleaning equipment inspections for safety hazards, and complete inspection reports to submit to lead/supervisor.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Clean and restock restrooms.
Ensure adequate stock of resupply items are in janitorial closets.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Kimberly Faust Recruitment Contact Email kjfaust@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents