Housekeeper

Gilmer County Government; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmer County Government is seeking a Housekeeper to perform general housekeeping, custodial tasks, and light maintenance in county buildings, grounds, and surrounding areas. You will follow established schedules, ensure cleanliness, and assist with basic repairs when needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least six months of cleaning experience, plus a valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean MVR. Some weekend work or on-call responses may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months cleaning/building maintenance experience preferred.
• Must possess valid Georgia driver's license with a clean MVR.
• ADA: able to perform essential functions with/without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and vacuum floors per schedule.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, fixtures, and water fountains; replenish supplies.
• Clean windows, walls, light fixtures, dust surfaces; manage trash and recycling.
• Monitor supplies and report equipment or safety issues; assist as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Procedures compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Nature of WorkThe Housekeeper will be responsible to perform general housekeeping/custodian and light maintenance work in the care of specific County buildings, grounds, and surrounding areas. Employees in this position perform recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESSweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, buffs, waxes, and vacuums floor surfaces; spot cleans carpeted areas; schedules floor work to ensure least possible disruption of work routines in buildings and offices.Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas, fixtures, and water fountains; replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary; performs minor repairs on lavatory and plumbing fixtures.Cleans windows, walls, air ducts, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures; dusts desks, ledges, and windowsills.Empties trash receptacles and deposits collected refuse in proper receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert employees/citizens of work areas, wet floors, or other potential hazards.Monitors inventory levels of equipment, cleaning materials, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates request for new or replacement items; stocks or distributes supply items.Reports problems such as water leaks, power failures, electrical problems, malfunctioning equipment, property damage, or other potential problems involving building operations; takes basic correction action as appropriate; reports problems to appropriate personnel.Replenishes soap and paper products in kitchen areaReceives various correspondence, product safety information, mixing instructions, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation.Required to operate County vehicle in the performance of duties outside primary facility.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSProvides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.Performs other related duties as required.May be required to work an occasional Saturday or Sunday as needed. Must be available to respond to emergency calls when needed.PERFORMANCE APTITUDESInterpersonal Responsibilities: Must have a high level of integrity, attention to detail, punctual, and reliable.Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, and/or summarize data.Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out detailed but routine written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by well-established procedures or sequences.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or GED.Six months experience in cleaning and building maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license along with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.ADA Requirements: Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Physical Requirements: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Work Environment: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, temperature and noise extremes, or traffic hazards, pathogens and bio-hazards.