Custodian

Custodian

The Dougherty County Facilities Management Department is hiring for a Custodian. The purpose of this position is to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe environment for assigned Dougherty County Facilities. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential tasks include:

• Maintains the interior cleaning of assigned facilities.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms and water fountains; restocks restroom supplies.
• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and buffs floors.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Empties, cleans, and relines trash containers.
• Cleans mirrors, windows, and blinds.
• Cleans up chemical spills.
• Dusts and cleans base boards, walls, and counter tops.
• Delivers, sets up, and takes down voting booths for elections.
• Changes light bulbs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of cleaning or maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Supplemental information:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None.

Special certifications and licenses:

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential safety functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Application deadline: This announcement is open continuously to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.

Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening and pass background investigation.

Dougherty County has a no smoking in the workplace policy in compliance with the Georgia Smoke Free Air Act of 2005.

Dougherty County provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

E qual opportunity employer