Facilities & Maintenance Specialist - $17.00 Starting!

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers•Gainesville, GA

12h

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is hiring a dependable, detail-oriented Facilities & Maintenance Specialist in Gainesville, Georgia. The role helps keep facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment clean, safe, and ready for daily operations while managing supplies for blood drives and other activities. The position responds to security alarms and facility emergencies as needed, prioritizes daily work, and completes assigned projects with the facilities team. This is a full-time position with a starting salary range of $17.00–$18.70 an hour. A criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen are required upon a conditional offer of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must meet and maintain LifeSouth’s driver eligibility requirements.
Ability to use various floor care machines and other electronic equipment necessary for daily cleaning and maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Two years of facilities experience.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

Inspect and clean facilities and grounds daily; safely use floor care equipment and properly handle cleaning chemicals and dispose of biohazard materials.
Check building systems and equipment on schedule, report issues, and recommend repairs or maintenance to a supervisor.
Inspect, clean, and maintain company vehicles and keep vehicle logs accurate and up to date.
Coordinate vendor, cleaning, and landscaping services, verify completed work, and check billing for accuracy.
Order, receive, issue, and expense supplies; complete weekly or monthly inventory counts; and prepare supplies for blood drives and events.
Respond to security alarms and facility emergencies as needed, prioritize daily work, and complete assigned projects in coordination with the facilities team.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
Medical premium discount based on rate of pay.
Supplemental life, cancer, accident, and disability insurance.
Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth.
Free basic life insurance for full-time employees.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period.
Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees and a 403(b) plan.
Access to wages before payday.
CDL bonus program.