Custodian FT

Brookhavenga; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brookhaven in Brookhaven, GA is seeking an entry-level custodian to maintain clean and orderly city buildings, assist with event setup, and perform light maintenance. This role supports the Park & Recreation department and may involve indoor and outdoor work.

Responsibilities include cleaning offices, setting up rooms for events, and keeping facilities stocked with supplies. Evening or weekend work may be required, with a focus on safety and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent diploma.
• Municipal custodial experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, ability, and skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• A valid Georgia Driver’s License is required upon appointment

Responsibilities

• Cleans offices and meeting room chambers, lobbies, restrooms, elevators, stairways, and other work areas.
• Sets up meeting room chambers and conference rooms & gymnasiums for scheduled events.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and vacuums floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, and window coverings.
• Dust furniture and equipment as required.
• Polishes metalwork and washes mirrors.
• Empties trash and garbage containers; transport trash and waste to disposal area.
• Cleans, washes and disinfects drinking fountains.
• Performs and/or reports the need for minor maintenance repairs.
• Cleans kitchen sinks and counters.
• Replenishes restroom supplies and maintains an adequate supply of cleaning materials and supplies.
• Maintains storage and cleaning equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe and orderly manner.
• Transports supplies, equipment, and applicable correspondence between City offices.
• Maintains a timely and accurate schedule.
• Notifies supervisor concerning the need for supplies, major repairs, or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Cleans sidewalks and grounds, removing debris and litter.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Chemical handling

Equipment operation

Reading labels

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor washers

Buffers

Cleaning supplies

Job description

# Custodian FTLynwood Park - Brookhaven, GA 30319## OverviewSalary Range$17.05 - $24.65 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## Description**JOB SUMMARY**Under the general direction of assigned Park and Recreation supervisor, the employee will maintain clean and orderly conditions for City buildings and subsequent properties. Position functions will include, but not limited to, performing minor maintenance, event setup, and maintaining City grounds. This is an entry-level position that will consist of housekeeping and janitorial work in the areas of cleaning, dusting, and maintaining general office units for the City’s Park and Recreation department.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:***This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position*. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.* Cleans offices and meeting room chambers, lobbies, restrooms, elevators, stairways, and other work areas.* Sets up meeting room chambers and conference rooms & gymnasiums for scheduled events.* Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and vacuums floors. Cleans rugs, carpets, and window coverings.* Dust furniture and equipment as required. Polishes metalwork and washes mirrors.* Empties trash and garbage containers; transport trash and waste to disposal area.* Cleans, washes and disinfects drinking fountains.* Performs and/or reports the need for minor maintenance repairs.* Cleans kitchen sinks and counters.* Replenishes restroom supplies and maintains an adequate supply of cleaning materials and supplies.* Maintains storage and cleaning equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe and orderly manner.* Transports supplies, equipment, and applicable correspondence between City offices.* Maintains a timely and accurate schedule.* Notifies supervisor concerning the need for supplies, major repairs, or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.* Cleans sidewalks and grounds, removing debris and litter.* Performs other related duties as assigned.## Qualifications**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:*** Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.* Municipal custodial experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, ability, and skills.* Ability to pass a criminal background check* A valid Georgia Driver’s License is required upon appointment**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Ability to demonstrate sound judgment; using effective communication when necessary while displaying a courteous attitude when dealing with co-workers, other departments, and the public.* Ability to drive and maintain company vehicle in clean and proper working order.* Knowledge of Brookhaven geography and the location of all Park & Recreation facilities.* Ability to read a City map.* Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products, and equipment.* Knowledge of the workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.* Skill in operating vacuum cleaners, floor washers, buffers, and related cleaning equipment.* Ability to read and understand labels, instructions, use, and application of cleaning chemicals and products.* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.* Ability to work effectively with coworkers and around the general public.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.* The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoor and outdoors as needed..* Employee may be required to attend evening and weekend meetings and may be required to assist at special events and tournaments.**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.* Employee may regularly work indoor and or outdoor under varying weather temperaments and environmental conditions.* **The employee is frequently exposed to dust, mold, and mildew****.*** Willing to work additional hours, weekends on call, and holidays, and may be required to assist in special events.*The City has the right to revise this position description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment*