Senior Building Service Worker

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is seeking a dependable and experienced Senior Building Service Worker to lead and support custodial operations in county-owned buildings and facilities. This position combines hands-on custodial responsibilities with the supervision and coordination of assigned staff to ensure buildings and facilities are clean, safe, sanitary, and well maintained. The ideal candidate is a motivated team leader who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, provides direction and support to others, and is willing to work alongside the team to accomplish daily tasks and meet departmental needs.

APPLY BY: 5:00 PM, November 6, 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises, directs, and assigns the daily work of Building Service Workers. Trains and provides guidance.
2. Performs routine cleaning and custodial duties. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms. Sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpets.
3. Monitors inventory and replenishes restroom and cleaning supplies as needed.
4. Cleans various rooms and fixtures; changes lightbulbs.
5. Performs basic setup, cleanup, and moving of furniture or equipment for meetings and events when needed. 
6. Collects and disposes of trash, recyclables, and other waste.
7. Maintains cleaning equipment and ensures cleaning chemicals are used safely and properly; reports equipment malfunction to supervisor. 
8. Fills out requisitions for purchasing and ordering of supplies; communicates with vendors.
9. Communicates with the security company to test the system. 
10. Assists with special cleaning projects and other facility-related duties as assigned.
11. Performs other related duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 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 indoors in county-owned building and facilities, including offices, public areas, restrooms, common areas, and other assigned spaces. This position may also require outdoor work and travel between county facilities when needed.
• The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional inclement weather. Work requires the use of protective devices such as ear protection, masks, goggles, and gloves. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of county and department safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern custodial methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of cleaning products, chemicals, equipment, and their proper use. 
• Knowledge of how to use various types of equipment, tools and materials.
• Knowledge of basic inventory and supply control procedures. 
• Knowledge of safe lifting and handling procedures to avoid injuries.
• Knowledge of basic work scheduling, task assignment, and employee supervision.
• Skill in operating and maintaining custodial equipment and tools.
• Skill in using cleaning products and chemicals safety and effectively.
• Skill in prioritizing and assigning work to custodial staff.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• More than two (2) years of related experience required.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving history.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time position with a minimum annual compensation of $40,747 (Pay Grade 11A). Work hours are typically 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes: 

• 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

Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office via telephone at (912) 391-1247 or by email to [email protected].