Custodian - Facilities Management

Salary: $17.34 Hourly
Location : Facilities Management, Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04943
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 100


Position Information

This full time position will be assigned to the Facilites Management Department.

The starting pay will not exceed $17.34 per hour.


Employment in this position requires successful completion of an extensive background check and will need to become GCIC certified.

Essential Functions


Provides custodial duties to county buildings, facilities and parks: vacuums, sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and/or shampoos carpet and floor surfaces located in hallways, stairs, offices, restrooms, kitchens, public rooms, elevators, storage rooms, and other areas.

Cleans, dusts, and polishes furniture, equipment, artwork, fixtures, surfaces, walls, wood paneling, window sills, trim, doors, cabinets, vents, and other surfaces: and cleans telephones and office equipment/supplies.

Cleans, deodorizes and disinfects bathrooms: cleans mirrors; and replenishes soap products and paper products.

Cleans and disinfects water fountains, telephones, or other public facilities.

Washes/cleans windows and blinds.

Empties trash containers and recycling containers: replaces trash liners in containers; picks up and disposes of trash from floor/ground areas; separates recyclable materials from other trash; carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash receptacle; and cleans trash/recycling containers.

Maintains building security: turns off lights, copiers, calculators, heat switches, and other office equipment not in use; unlocks/locks doors; and disarms/resets security alarm system.

Operates/utilizes various equipment, tools and supplies which may include a vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, buffing machine, mop, broom, cleaning supplies, alarm system, ladder, lawn mower, weedeater, leaf blower, snow blower, shovel, rake, drill, saw, or mechanic tools.

Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Assists in monitoring inventory levels of equipment, tools, or supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; and stocks or distributes supply items.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, timesheets, vacation requests, or other documents; and forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; and responds to requests for service or assistance.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Escorts contractors as needed and required by the Sheriff's Office.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field.

Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and 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

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, work near moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock.
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.
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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


How many years of experience do you have providing custodial/janitorial services?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

05


Please give a brief description of relevant experience in the custodial/janitorial field and general property maintenance and repair. Verify any information below is also included in your " Employment History" section of your application. Enter N/A if not applicable.
06


Do you have experience providing custodial services in an occupied and operational, multiple floor commercial setting and/or in a public sector environment?

• Yes
• No

07


This position requires an extensive criminal background check to gain access to secured court buildings throughout Cobb County Government and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application . Do you understand that your employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing this background check?

• Yes
• No

08


If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background 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

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