Job Description
Custodian (BHI) CAMPUS:Ben Hill-Irwin Campus STATUS:Full-time POSTING TYPE:Regular Posting This position will be responsible for keeping the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Technical College clean and safe.Working as a team, you will perform custodial duties including interior cleaning and seasonal deep cleaning.Additionally, you will assist with event set ups, special projects and other tasks to keep the campus in excellent condition.In this position, you will be given staff development opportunities to grow and learn to better maintain a safe and healthy work environment Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities.All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.Reasonable Accommodations Statement:To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Please contact humanresources@wiregrass.edu to request accommodations.SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS Equipment Used:Standard office equipment, Regular use of college owned or personal vehicle for performance of duties, Various types of light cleaning equipment.Working Conditions:Category I - High probability of exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens.Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently.Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate must be able to do the following:1.Be able to withstand prolonged standing, bending, walking, and lifting of at least 50 lbs.with or without reasonable accommodation 2.Be able to work flexible hours on occasion.and 3.Be able to work at other campuses, as needed.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following:Prior commercial custodial experience preferred.Experience operating small cleaning equipment preferred.Forklift certification is a bonus.SALARY/BENEFITS Salary is $27,800/yr.This position is full-time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement.This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment.Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college.Other Required Tests:No additional tests are required for this position.Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted.Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications.If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate.For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts.Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION Application Deadline:Monday, February 23, 2026 or Until Filled All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment.As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more details).This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center on the date posted above.For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (229) 333-5356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genet