Custodian

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Decatur is seeking a Custodian to perform routine custodial duties across county facilities, ensuring clean floors, restrooms, offices and public areas while following safety practices.

Salary ranges from $19.00/hour to $22.41/hour; Grade 5; FLSA: Nonexempt. The position supports multiple facilities and requires reliable, detail-oriented teamwork. This role emphasizes punctuality and communication with supervisors, with potential schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or equivalent experience.
• Experience with custodial tasks preferred.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial duties across county facilities and parks.
• Clean, dust, and polish furniture, surfaces, and fixtures.
• Disinfect bathrooms and replenish soap and paper products.
• Washes/cleans windows and blinds.
• Empty trash and manage recycling; dispose waste.
• Maintain building security and monitor equipment.
• Communicate with supervisor and coordinate work activities.

Skills

Custodial duties

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Carpet cleaner

Mop

Buffing machine

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: $19.00/hour - $22.41 Salary Grade: 5 FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform custodial or other routine maintenance duties in support of County facilities.

Essential Functions

• Provides custodial duties to County facilities and parks; vacuums, sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and/or shampoos carpet and floor surfaces located in hallways, stairs, offices, restrooms, kitchens, public rooms, elevators, storage rooms, and other areas.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes furniture, equipment, artwork, fixtures, surfaces, walls, wood paneling, window sills, trim, doors, cabinets, vents, and other surfaces; and cleans telephones and office equipment/supplies.
• Cleans, deodorizes and disinfects bathrooms; cleans mirrors; and replenishes soap products and paper products.
• Washes/cleans windows and blinds.
• Empties trash containers and recycling containers; replaces trash liners in containers; picks up and disposes of trash from floor/ground areas; separates recyclable materials from other trash; carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash
• Maintains building security; turns off lights, copiers, calculators, heat switches, and other office equipment not in use; unlocks/locks doors; and disarms/resets security alarm system.
• Operates/utilizes various equipment, tools and supplies which may include a vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, buffing machine, mop, broom, cleaning supplies, alarm system, ladder, lawn mower, weed eater, leaf blower, snow blower, shovel, rake, drill, saw, or mechanic tools.
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Assists in monitoring inventory levels of equipment, tools, or supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; and stocks or distributes supply items.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, timesheets, vacation requests, or other documents; and forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; and responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; some related previous experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

Valid Georgia driver's license may be required, depending on department.