Custodian

The Full-Time Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness sanitation safety and overall appearance of campus facilities and grounds. This position performs a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties including cleaning classrooms offices restrooms common areas and other college facilities. The Custodian is responsible for ensuring facilities are maintained in a clean safe and welcoming condition for students employees and visitors while supporting daily campus operations and special events.

Direct Supervisory Responsibility: NO

• Follow established safety procedures including the proper handling storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations and College procedures.
• Clean sanitize and maintain classrooms offices restrooms hallways stairwells and common areas.
• Sweep mop scrub wax buff and polish floors.
• Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows doors walls restrooms and other building surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and properly dispose of waste.
• Replenish restroom and custodial supplies.
• Maintain custodial storage rooms and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Operate maintain and properly store custodial equipment and materials.
• Assist with room setups furniture moves and facility preparation for meetings special events and college activities.
• Assist visitors by providing directions and general information regarding campus facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance safety or security concerns.
• Assist with securing facilities by locking and unlocking buildings as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and report to work as scheduled.
• Report maintenance needs equipment malfunctions and facility repair concerns through established College procedures.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and Gadsden State Community College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One (1) year of custodial janitorial housekeeping or related experience preferred.
• Valid drivers license preferred.

• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and cleaning products.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of materials methods and equipment used in custodial and janitorial work.
• Knowledge of proper use storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate floor care equipment including buffers scrubbers and vacuums.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Ability to interact professionally with students faculty staff and visitors.
• Demonstrated dependability professionalism and ability to work cooperatively with students faculty staff and visitors.

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
October 2026

SALARY:Salary Schedule E506 ($29989 - $48180) Based on the 2026-2027 ACCS Salary Schedules. Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL-TIME directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume. Be sure all experience is stated on the application!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 9 2026 4:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of post-secondary education.

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().

Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.

Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time and if part-time the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Please Note:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.