Custodial Maintenance Worker

Macon-Bibb County Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Government is seeking a Custodial Maintenance Worker to perform cleaning and upkeep of county buildings. Responsibilities include floor care, carpet cleaning, dusting, and restroom sanitation, with stocking and inventory duties.

Minimum requirements are a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of custodial experience. Valid Georgia driver’s license and OSHA training in chemical exposure and blood-borne pathogens are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of general custodial experience.
• Knowledge of custodial procedures, materials, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wax, and polish floors.
• Vacuum carpets.
• Dust and clean furniture.
• Wash walls, windows, furnishings, and fixtures.
• Clean restrooms and maintain supplies.
• Collect and dispose of trash.
• Keep inventory of cleaning supplies and report low stock to supervisor.
• Shelve supplies and transport materials.

Skills

Floor care

Carpet cleaning

Dusting

Cleaning walls & windows

Restroom cleaning

Trash disposal

Inventory management

Shelving & stocking

Reading labels

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Custodial Maintenance worker is responsible for performing work in the care, cleaning and maintenance of Macon-Bibb County buildings. The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors.
• Vacuums and cleans carpets.
• Dusts and cleans furniture.
• Washes walls, windows, furnishings, and fixtures.
• Cleans restrooms, maintaining supplies.
• Collects and disposes of trash.
• Keeps inventory of cleaning supplies and reports low supplies to supervisor.
• Shelves supplies and transports materials.

The Custodial Maintenance Worker should possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma; or any equivalent combination of education and one (1) to two (2) years of experience in general custodial work and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Completion of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-approved training in exposure to hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens.

The Custodial Maintenance Worker must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of the procedures, equipment and materials used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of the proper use, care and storage of custodial equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Skill in the application of custodial materials and chemicals, the operation of custodial equipment.
• Ability to carry out assignments according to established schedules and practices.
• Ability to understand and follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand cleaning product labels.
• Ability to perform calculations necessary to mix and apply cleaning products in proper application.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with those encountered in the work place.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with members of the general public.
• Ability to observe and report need for repairs.
• Ability to maintain simple records.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER