Building Service & Grounds Maint. Worker
About the role
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the full-time position of Building Service/Grounds Maintenance Worker within the Building Maintenance Department. This role is responsible for completing custodial tasks and maintaining the grounds in county-owned buildings and facilities to ensure a safe and clean environment for employees and visitors.
Responsibilities
- Perform general cleaning and dusting of county facilities, including entryway floors and doors, bathrooms, trash receptacles, hallways, elevators, and stairways.
- Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures (sinks, urinals, toilets, countertops); empty trash and replenish supplies.
- Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and buff floors; vacuum and shampoo carpet; sweep and mop inmate areas.
- Dust furniture, window blinds, baseboards, walls, windows, pictures, frames, bookshelves; wash windows, glass doors, mirrors, and other surfaces as needed.
- Clean meeting rooms, courtrooms, hallways, offices, kitchens, and other areas.
- Set up and take down equipment, tables, and chairs for meetings and events.
- Notify supervisor of extensive repairs needed.
- Maintain assigned equipment, tools, materials, and inventory.
- Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns; weed and mulch landscape beds; trim hedges, shrubs, and small trees.
- Remove dead, damaged, or unwanted trees and shrubs.
- Rake and remove leaves, twigs, and other landscape debris from lawn areas, plant beds, walkways, and parking areas.
- Prune and trim damaged limbs and branches on trees and shrubs; hand‑edge all plant and tree beds; power‑edge all walkways and parking areas.
- Remove onsite litter and light debris using a broom, spike stick, or trash picker.
- Complete daily inspection of county vehicle and sixteen‑foot trailer to haul equipment; wash and inspect other county vehicles as needed.
- Paint parking lot lines and curbs when needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills
- Knowledge of landscaping and cleaning practices.
- Safe lifting and handling procedures to avoid injuries.
- Proper use of chemicals, avoiding dangerous interactions, and correct disposal methods.
- Proficiency with computers and job‑related software programs.
- Equipment and vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to operate a variety of cleaning, landscaping, and maintenance equipment, tools, and materials.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Oral and written communication.
- Ability to work independently.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- More than one (1) year of related experience.
- Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes sense of smell. The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, a noisy place, or outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as ear protection, masks, goggles, and gloves.
Schedule
The typical work schedule is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Benefits
- 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Low‑cost health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & wellness program