Janitorial Technician - $16.50 Starting!

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision

HSA with employer match

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Access to wages before payday

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. is hiring a Janitorial Technician in Gainesville, GA to maintain cleanliness of the facility and grounds, and to manage supplies and records.

The role includes coordinating with vendors and supporting blood drives, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and experience operating floor care equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license; must meet LifeSouth driving eligibility.
• Ability to operate floor care machines and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance manuals.
• Professional interaction with customers, internal and external.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facility and grounds daily to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate and monitor vendor work, ensure proper completion and billing.
• Coordinate ordering, receiving and expensing activities for the district.
• Prepare weekly and monthly inventory counts for the region.
• Prepare supplies needed for blood drives.
• Inspect vehicles and perform required cleaning.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Safety rules reading

Communication skills

Driver's license

Floor care equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven, individual to join the team as a Janitorial Technician in Gainesville, GA. This position is responsible for activities related to the daily cleaning and maintenance of the facility and grounds as well as ordering, receiving and expensing supplies.

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Inspect company facility and grounds daily to ensure cleanliness and safety of all areas
• Make repair and maintenance recommendations to the Regional Manager
• Coordinate and monitor vendor work at the facility, ensuring all work performed by the vendor is properly completed and appropriately billed
• Coordinate the ordering, receiving and expensing activities of the district
• Prepare weekly and monthly inventory counts to reconcile inventory in the region
• Prepare supplies needed for blood drives
• Perform inspection of vehicles and provide cleaning as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements
• Ability to use various floor care machines and other electronic equipment necessary to facilitate daily cleaning and maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Interact professionally with all customers, both external and internal
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Two years of facilities experience
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance, including the daily and overall upkeep of all assigned areas

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $16.50 - $18.15 an hour. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.