Custodial Foreman - Floor Care

Job Title : Custodial Foreman - Floor Care

Location : Statesboro, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 293292

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral / R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Custodial Operations

Job Summary

This position will serve as the technical cleaning expert for the daily, nightly and weekend floor care maintenance of assigned buildings / facilities in order to provide a clean, safe and well maintained environment for students, faculty, and employees. The Custodial Foreman- Floor Care can potentially work in any of our department's work environments spanning over the entire campus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all training activities for up to 20 floor care technicians
• Train each staff member in 3 components : first day orientation, 21 day ""in field orientation¿, 25+ annual refresher topics
• Serve as direct supervisor for all secondary custodial workers in assigned area
• Organize all specialty tours
• Coordinate all vehicle, radio, key management, fuel management and powered equipment management functions used within custodial program
• Coordinate all exterior cleaning utilizing grounds personnel
• Serve as technical cleaning expert for all general area custodial matters for floor care and other specialty cleaning
• Knowledge of maintenance and cleaning (i.e., floods, blood and body fluid clean-up events, scabies, bed-bugs, lice, fleas, moisture concerns, fire restoration)
• Supervise contract workers conducting custodial work in assigned areas
• Notify proper authorities of emergency corrective needs
• Collect monthly inspection findings and enter outcomes work order system
• Coordinate all custodial work orders to correct items found in inspections
• Order, organize, and coordinate delivery of floor cleaning supplies
• Schedule all custodial projects that fall outside of normal custodial daily tasks
• Work in accordance with University policies, department procedures and state and federal regulations
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Required Experience

Proposed Salary

$17.13 - $19.05 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS

Apply Before Date

December 18, 2025

Application review may begin as early as December 18, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu .

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu .

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources : (912) 478-6947.

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