Facilities Cleaning & Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a custodial worker to support county facilities and parks with routine maintenance and cleaning tasks. You will vacuum, mop, dust, disinfect bathrooms, and handle recycling and waste in multiple areas, ensuring safe operation of equipment and adherence to building security protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and may require a Georgia driver's license. Join a dedicated team performing essential custodial services across county facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some related previous experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Georgia driver's license may be required, depending on department.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DeKalb County is seeking a custodial worker to support county facilities and parks with routine maintenance and cleaning tasks. You will vacuum, mop, dust, disinfect bathrooms, and handle recycling and waste in multiple areas, ensuring safe operation of equipment and adherence to building security protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and may require a Georgia driver's license. Join a dedicated team performing essential custodial services across county facilities.