ABOUT COLUMBIA COUNTY

Columbia County is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets, with pockets of quiet and peaceful springs. Columbia County is the home of Florida’s Springlands, with multiple natural springs, lakes, rivers, and nine beautiful state parks. In 2022, the US Census Bureau QuickFacts estimated Columbia County has a population of 72,000 residents. Columbia County is a southeast sports destination and hosts multiple tournaments and camps. Columbia County requires a diverse and dedicated workforce to provide services for Columbia County residents to live and work and for the visitors who experience our piece of the Florida playground. Consider applying for a position with us today

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; or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and education which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all job functions.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License required.

SALARY: $15.45 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 03/11/2025

Each applicant is required to submit a complete County Application for Employment. Applications are available on-line www.columbiacountyfla.com/Jobs.asp . Successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical exam, physical agilities, 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 & 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 JOB 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; strips and wax floors; moves boxes and materials as needed; waters and cares for plants; sets up and removes tables and chairs for meetings; mows and edges the lawn; fertilizes grass as needed; periodically pressure washes the outside of buildings; removes trash and debris from grounds; trim shrubs. 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. Performs minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment. Must be able to learn, understand and abide by all Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations and County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEMANDS

Ability to perform physical work related to the position, use both hands simultaneously while in various positions of walking, standing, stooping and sitting while performing essential duties. Able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. This position requires oral communication, also involves adequate eyesight and hearing to safely perform all functions. This position requires climbing stairs and ladders, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, bending, kneeling and crawling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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