JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for cleaning the facilities, including but not limited to high-touch surfaces, removing debris, and keeping areas neat and tidy in county buildings, as well as vacuuming and buffing floors, shampooing carpets, emptying trash receptacles, replacing the lining of trash cans and fogging buildings for germ control. This team member also helps manage the outdoor landscaping, as well as the care and maintenance of the new Adventure Acres Park (opening in spring 2025). This includes, but is not limited to daily water quality testing and water treatment, and maintaining the cleanliness of the entire Adventure Acres Park. Minor facility repairs and maintenance are also required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Cleaning areas around the complex and property to include, but not limited to, the following:
- Sweeping, mopping, and dusting
- Dust furniture and scrub surfaces clean
- Using cleaning chemicals to disinfect buildings, bathrooms and common areas
- Clean and service restrooms with mops and disinfectants; restock supplies as needed
- Maintaining clean floors, carpets, windows, and mirrors
- Use cleaning solutions to remove stains and clean surfaces
- Steam-clean carpets and apply sealant to floors as needed and when directed
- Apply wax to coat floors and buff as needed and when directed
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including all interior and exterior door handles
- Fog buildings with disinfectant when needed for germ control
- Emptying trash and cleaning cans when needed
- Be available to unlock and/or lock facilities for events that occur during and after business hours as needed
- Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
- Identify and report possible repairs and public safety issues
Perform groundskeeping and routine maintenance duties to include, but not limited to, the following:
- Utilizing a pressure washer to clean buildings, walkways, driveways and parking lots
- Working with hand tools, power tools, and driving motorized equipment, such as mowers and utility vehicles
- Using lawn equipment to keep up in between yard crew’s schedule
- Monitoring the playground equipment, keeping it clean, and documenting when maintenance is needed
- Landscaping activities such as watering, raking, mulching, pruning, weeding, planting, and fertilizing various vegetation
- Apply pesticide to rid pests such as ants, mosquitos, wasps, ticks and other insects
- Salting and shoveling snow and ice from walkways and parking lots
- Performing minor repairs and maintenance on and around the campus or working with management to schedule with the proper department
- Litter control inside buildings and outside the campus
- Maintain the cosmetic appearance of buildings inside and out and the full campus
- Conduct daily inspection at the splash pad to ensure water is draining properly, spray off any biofilm, disinfect, and maintain adequate disinfectant level in the water
Other duties as assigned, possibly without prior notice, by management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and periodic and random drug screens

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work without close supervision
Ability to follow general safety rules and regulations pertaining to duties
Ability to follow procedures and policies pertaining to duties
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with the public
General safety rules and regulations pertaining to duties

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are required, as well as the ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Custodial/Maintenance job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, crouch and twist to perform such tasks as:

Mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, waxing and polishing floors
Cleaning countertops, dusting and polishing furniture
Cleaning windows
Scrubbing and cleaning sinks and toilets
Bagging and carting trash and trash/garbage bags to the dumpster
Organizing, maintaining, lifting, and reaching supplies and equipment
Climbing and operating equipment, twisting to get inside a vehicle

Hand and foot dexterity is required to operate cleaning equipment and paperwork.

Hearing and speech are necessary to communicate with customers and co-workers in person, by telephone and in person. Good vision is required for all functions.

This position must be able to lift 35 pounds frequently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to a noise level that is moderate to loud. Work is performed on two campuses, requiring travel between cleaning assignments by vehicle. Half of the tasks are performed indoors with heating and air conditioning, and the other half of the work is performed outdoors and in seasonally extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, as well as rain and other environmental elements, and weather conditions normal to this region. Physical hazards include travel, dangerous equipment, noise and vibration, and exposure to fumes, gasses, chemicals, dust, and dirt.

The employee should wear comfortable and durable clothing. The employee will be expected to wear proper protective equipment such as, but not limited to, foot support and protection, protective eyewear, and gloves.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE

Successful development and implementation of objectives; continuous growth in service provided.
Ability to work alone or with a team
Appropriate and positive interaction with staff, management, volunteers, community groups, professional associates and private citizens
Accomplishment of job functions in an effective and timely manner
Effectiveness in establishing priorities, working on multiple assignments and concurrent projects
Exercise of sound judgment in the absence of specific guidelines
Demonstrated ability to thoroughly analyze problems; to meet demanding and changing deadlines in spite of interruptions
Adherence to established policies and procedures
Proficiency in oral and written communication

Walker, County of (GA) jobs

Custodian/Maintenance for County owned - Rossville Facilities