Facilities Custodian: Clean, Safe & Well-Run Buildings

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services in Marietta, GA is seeking a full-time Custodian for the Facilities Management Department to maintain county buildings, offices and public spaces. The role starts at $17.34 per hour and requires a background check and GCIC certification.

The position emphasizes thorough cleaning, security, and inventory activities, with responsibilities spanning classrooms, offices, restrooms and public areas across county facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides custodial duties to county buildings, 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.
• Cleans and disinfects water fountains, telephones, or other public facilities.
• 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 receptacle; and cleans trash/recycling containers.
• 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, weedeater, leaf blower, snow blower, shovel, rake, drill, saw, or mechanic tools.
• 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.
• Escorts contractors as needed and required by the Sheriff's Office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services in Marietta, GA is seeking a full-time Custodian for the Facilities Management Department to maintain county buildings, offices and public spaces. The role starts at $17.34 per hour and requires a background check and GCIC certification.

The position emphasizes thorough cleaning, security, and inventory activities, with responsibilities spanning classrooms, offices, restrooms and public areas across county facilities.