Sumter County is Currently Seeking a Maintenance Worker for Public Buildings
Salary: $25,000
Position Summary
Sumter County Government is seeking a reliable and motivated Building Maintenance Worker to support the cleanliness, safety, and daily operation of County-owned facilities. This position performs a variety of custodial and facility support duties to help ensure public buildings remain clean, functional, and welcoming for employees and visitors.
The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while maintaining high standards of service and professionalism.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine custodial services including cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal in County facilities.
- Maintain and care for floors, carpets, restrooms, offices, meeting rooms, and common areas.
- Assist with basic building maintenance tasks, including replacing light bulbs and reporting repair needs or safety concerns.
- Help maintain exterior building areas by removing litter and keeping entrances and walkways clean and presentable.
- Set up and break down rooms for meetings, training sessions, events, and other County functions.
- Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed to support departmental operations.
- Operate custodial equipment and tools safely and properly.
- Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies and maintain organized storage areas.
- Lock and unlock County facilities as assigned.
- Interact professionally with County employees, visitors, contractors, and the public.
- Assist with other facility maintenance and support duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous custodial, janitorial, building maintenance, or related experience preferred.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices and the proper use of cleaning products.
- Ability to operate floor buffers, vacuums, carpet cleaning equipment, and hand tools safely.
- Ability to identify facility maintenance concerns and communicate them appropriately.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
- Ability to safely operate custodial and maintenance equipment.
Work Environment
Work is performed in County-owned facilities and surrounding grounds. Duties may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, noise, varying temperatures, and other conditions commonly associated with custodial and facility maintenance work.
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Reasonable Accommodation & Equal Opportunity
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If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable to access job openings or apply for a position. Please contact Human Resources at (803) 774-2824 or
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Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations at any time during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sumter County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.
