JOB DESCRIPTION

This is moderately heavy manual work in routine housekeeping; grounds keeping and general maintenance work in County Buildings. Instructions from superiors are specific in nature and work is subject to close inspection during progress and upon completion. Where employees do not work under close supervision, work follows a well-established routine.

Training and Experience

Minimum experience: High school graduate or its equivalent preferred, at least 18 years of age.  One year experience in housekeeping or similar custodial work.

Professional Licenses/mandatory requirements

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s license required.

SALARY: $ 15.45 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 05/19/2026

Each applicant is required to submit a complete County Application for Employment. Applications are available on-line www.columbiacountyfla.com/Jobs.asp . Successful applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment medical exam, criminal history background check, driver’s license check and drug screening. Applications can be emailed to: hr@columbiacountyfla.com or by mail, FedEx, or UPS to:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

POST OFFICE BOX 1529

LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32056-1529

(386) 758-3351; TDD (386) 758-2139

An AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in janitorial work
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment
• Ability to learn, understand and abide by all Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations and County Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns

Essential Functions

• Sweeps and mops floors and entry areas; spot cleans carpets as needed; empties waste baskets and removes trash
• Cleans bathrooms, toilets, floors and sinks; restocks restroom and cleaning supplies
• Cleans windows; door glass and interior glass surfaces
• Dusts or cleans interior surfaces, including furniture and baseboards
• Vacuums floors and upholstered furniture; sweeps or otherwise clears parking lots of waste
• Weeds flower beds; waters and cares for plants; trim shrubs
• Periodically pressure washes the outside of buildings; removes trash and debris from grounds
• Sets up and removes tables and chairs for meetings
• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

Non -Essential Functions

Performs related work as required.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.]

Work Environment

Tasks that are performed indoor will cause exposure to various chemicals and noxious fumes. Tasks performed outdoors will cause exposure to insects, heights, confined areas, and extreme weather conditions.

Essential Physical Skills/Demands

Manual dexterity while in various positions of walking, standing, stooping and sitting while performing essential duties. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to operate various equipment such as lawnmower, edger, weed eater, blower, hand saws, drills, buffing machine, carpentry tools, hand tools and other equipment as required. This position requires oral communication, also involves adequate eyesight and hearing (with or without correction) to safely perform these activities. Requires climbing stairs and ladders, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, bending, kneeling and crawling.

NOTE: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.