Housekeeping, Level 1

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Posted Date: January 8, 2026

Closing Date: January 18, 2026

Position Type: 1 Full-Time Position

Location: Dougherty County Health Department, Albany, Georgia

Paygrade/Salary: A-$24,111.36, B-$25,316.93, or C-$27,911.92 (Based on qualifications/experience)

Job Code(s): FES
040, FES
041, FES
042

We offer 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 weeks accrual of Annual Leave & 3 weeks accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus employer-matched 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).

• Provides customer service and responds to visitor inquiries.
• Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security.
• Maintains CPR Certification.
• Performs duties to maintain the cleanliness of the building, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning countertops, removing trash, and cleaning trash cans.
• May be required to shampoo carpets and strip and wax floors.
• Moves and arranges furniture as requested.
• Opens/unlocks and/or closes/locks the building daily.
• On occasion, may work nontraditional and/or weekend hours as assigned to support health department activities.
• Acts as a courier within the building and between the post office and the district health office, etc.
• On occasion, works outside to set up tents, tables, chairs, equipment, etc. to support special events.
• This position will require driving company vehicles.
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies.

Any combination of training and experience that would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date. This position requires the ability to bend and reach up and involves pushing, pulling, and some heavy lifting.

• Previous experience in housekeeping or facility maintenance.
• One or more years of experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline. Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date. Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters.

Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.