Building Services Worker I

Job Summary
This position performs manual work in a variety of cleaning and related duties in and around university buildings and facilities. This includes classrooms, residence halls, guest rooms, lab rooms and offices, and vehicles. A small percentage of time will be assisting UGAMI special projects as needed, which will necessitate maintaining a ServSafe food handler certification and following instructions well.

Proposed start date is Dec 1, 2026. Pay is $35,200.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness of assigned areas, including dormitories, visitor quarters, offices, laboratories, and classrooms.
• Cleans bedrooms, living areas, bathrooms, and kitchens.
• Manages the laundry of bedding for dormitories and visitor quarters, including washing and folding linens
• Performs floor care, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, and waxing.
• Washes windows, walls, trash cans, and glass doors; empties trash; sweeps outside walks; frequently works from a chair or ladder.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans drinking fountains.
• Operates a polishing machine and a vacuum cleaner.
• Moves office and residence hall furniture and equipment.
• Replaces light bulbs, cleans and polishes brass, and unstops lavatories and toilets.
• Cleans the interior and exterior of vehicles.
• Reports any observed structural or equipment damage.
• Additional duties as needed.
• Special projects may range from helping to prepare meals for important visitors or classes to taking on cleaning duties and/or landscaping to supporting island-wide events. (Some weekend and night work as needed).

We are looking for a dedicated individual who takes pride in their work and strives for excellence in maintaining our facilities.

NOTE: This job is located on one of Georgia's coastal barrier islands that is accessible by small boat or state-operated ferry only. You must be able to make the 8:30am ferry weekdays and you'll return to the mainland at 5pm. Your ferry pass is paid for by the Marine Institute. See full description and application at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/508278

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Physical Setting:

• Office
• Outdoor work

Experience:

• housekeeping/cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sapelo Island, GA 31327 (Required)

Work Location: In person