BUILDING SERVICES WORKER II

Athens

Thursday, 07 May 2026

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 8 ft. 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 Kim Faust Recruitment Contact Email kjfaust@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ). - What’s your comfort level with performing minor building maintenance (e.g., bulb replacement, equipment checks)? (Open Ended Question) - Are you available to work night shifts or weekends, if needed? (Open Ended Question) - This role may involve walking long distances, climbing stairs, and working from ladders. Are you comfortable with these physical demands? (Open Ended Question) - Are you comfortable with cross training (Open Ended Question) - Are you fluent in both Spanish and English? Yes No - This position requires the ability understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English for safety, training, and job-related communications. Are you able to meet this requirement. Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/ CV Cover Letter List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents

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