Building Custodian & Maintenance Technician

Salary: $19.71 Hourly
Location : West Cobb Senior Center, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04968
Department: Senior Services
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 104


Position Information
The Building Custodian & Maintenance Technician will perform in the capacity of a general handyman, providing routine maintenance and upkeep of Cobb County Senior Services facilities. This role encompasses a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring that the facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained. The position is a full-time role, operating Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Essential Functions
Performs general maintenance and repair work on buildings, equipment, grounds, and related facilities: and performs semi-skilled manual work involving building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and drywall, masonry, custodial, or other maintenance projects.

Assist in ensuring that operation, construction, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards: conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Performs various plumbing tasks: troubleshoots plumbing problems: installs and repairs plumbing fixtures; clears and unblocks water lines and drains; repairs steam lines, toilets, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, etc.; solders pipes; and repairs plumbing leaks.

Performs various electrical tasks: troubleshoots electrical problems; installs electrical receptacles and switches; repairs electrical components; trips or replaces breaker; and replaces light bulbs and ballasts.

Performs various tasks involving general building maintenance, carpentry, masonry or construction projects: paints interior and exterior surfaces; performs general concrete work, plaster applications and places sheetrock; removes, repairs, and replaces floor/ceiling tile; inspects, installs and repairs roofs; installs, adjusts, and repairs doors and hardware; replaces windows, doors, and glass panes; lubricates hardware; performs locksmith duties; and performs related maintenance and repair activities.

Determines amount of materials needed to complete projects: provides cost projections as requested; gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; monitors inventory levels; and orders new or replacement materials as required.

Participates in the setup and removal of tables, chairs, stages etc. for daily meetings and classes and special events.

Responsible for purchasing construction and maintenance related items; accountable for delivery of related financial paperwork to administrative staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by previous experience in building maintenance and repair.
Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Computer Skills including email and word
• Experience in custodial work
• Willing to travel to different senior services locations
• Experience cleaning bodily fluids
• Small facilities repair including patch painting and replacement of outlet covers
• Experience with event setup and takedown

Licenses and Certifications


Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities
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); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, noise extremes, and electric currents.
EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01


I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02


I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03


Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04


Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire) : Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

05


If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
06


How many years of experience do you have performing general maintenance and repair work on buildings, equipment, grounds, and related facilities?

• No experience
• Less than two years of experience
• Two to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

07


Please describe your experience performing general maintenance and repair work on buildings, equipment, grounds, and related facilities. Enter N/A if not applicable.
08


Please select any experience listed below.

• Performing various plumbing tasks
• Performing various electrical tasks
• Performing various tasks involving general carpentry,
• Performing general concrete work, plaster applications and repairings sheetrock
• Painting interior and exterior surfaces
• Experience with event setup and takedown
• No experience

09


Please describe any experience selected from Question 8 in the space provided below. Enter N/A if not applicable.
10


Are you willing to perform custodial duties (including cleaning up spills and bodily fluids)?

• Yes
• No

11


Are you willing travel to different senior services locations within Cobb County to perform task as needed?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

13


If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check, a credit check, a physical exam, a drug screen and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application . Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question