UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BUILDING SERVICES WORKER II in Athens, GA

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BUILDING SERVICES WORKER II
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Posting Details
Posting Details

Posting Number S14591P
Working Title BUILDING SERVICES WORKER II
Department FMD-Svcs-Blding Svcs
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university ( The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The UGA Facilities Management Division is the largest of 7 divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 800 personnel manage, operate, and maintain campus landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University of Georgia.
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Voluntary On call
Essential Worker
Some nights and/or weekends may be required to meet the needs of the organization.
Advertised Salary $37,400 or commensurate with experience
Posting Date 03/11/2026
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date 04/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
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
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Position Information

Classification Title Building Services Worker II
FLSA Non-Exempt
FTE 1.00
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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ).

  1. - What’s your comfort level with performing minor building maintenance (e.g., bulb replacement, equipment checks)

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. - Are you available to work night shifts or weekends, if needed

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. - This role may involve walking long distances, climbing stairs, and working from ladders. Are you comfortable with these physical demands

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. - Are you comfortable with cross training

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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 Kimberly 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) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/ CV Cover Letter Optional Documents
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