Custodian/Maintenance

Ware County Government; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ware County Government is looking for a Recreation Maintenance/Custodian in Waycross, Georgia. This position involves performing a variety of maintenance duties for buildings and grounds, such as cleaning, repairing, and operating equipment like mowers and tractors.

The ideal candidate should have experience in building maintenance and the ability to communicate effectively. A valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia is also necessary. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write basic instructions.
• Experience with related maintenance tasks.
• Valid driver's license for the state of Georgia is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of facilities.
• Operate various equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance duties.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning supplies

Operating cleaning equipment

Basic electrical work

Communication skills

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Job description

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Ware County participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

JOB TITLE

Recreation Maintenance/Custodian

DEPARTMENT

Recreation, Ware County

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing a variety of building and grounds maintenance duties.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Cleans and maintains departmental buildings and facilities, including sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, emptying trash, and cleaning glass and woodwork.
• Cleans restrooms, including cleaning and sanitizing fixtures, replacing soap and paper products, mopping floors, and emptying trash containers.
• Maintains and repairs ballfields, playgrounds, buildings, gymnasiums, and equipment.
• Performs such building maintenance tasks as painting buildings.
• Operates such equipment as a tractor, mower, chainsaw and weed eater to maintain ballfields.
• Performs routine carpentry, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair on buildings and fixtures.
• Sets up facilities for special events.
• Coordinates the work of community service workers as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of various cleaning supplies, materials and chemicals.
• Skill in operating specialized cleaning equipment and various hand tools.
• Skill in operating such equipment and machinery as mowers, tractors, field lining equipment, saws, and weed eaters.
• Skill in basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry work.
• Skill in communication and interpersonal relations.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with instructions and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include departmental and safety policies and procedures, supervisory instructions, and standing or special work orders. These guidelines are clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY

The work consists of related building and grounds maintenance tasks.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of this position is to perform building and grounds maintenance tasks. Successful performance helps ensure a clean and safe environment for departmental activities.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, community service workers, vendors, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are typically to exchange information and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is typically performed with the employee standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and be able to distinguish between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed both indoors and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. The use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves is required.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.