Custodian

Guilford Technical Community College; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming campus facilities across multiple buildings. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of custodial experience; the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; and a valid North Carolina driver's license. GTCC offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year custodial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures (including OSHA).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required.
• Background check may be required.
• Training within first 30 days of hire (Ethics, Safety, PIP, Title IX).

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks including emptying waste baskets, sweeping, mopping, dusting, restrooms, and polishing surfaces.
• Assist with event setups and takedowns.
• Complete tasks with minimal supervision within set timeframes.
• Demonstrate customer service, initiative, quality of work, and timeliness.
• Follow safety procedures and uphold College employability skills (communication, teamwork).
• Coordinate with staff on cleaning needs and address concerns.

Skills

Safety procedures

Customer service

Teamwork

Quality workmanship

Physical endurance

Basic computer use

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Tools

Basic computer use

Job description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC , you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Responsible for cleaning all campus facilities to a standard of excellence which results in a safe, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally friendly learning center for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Min Salary $33,421.44

Mid Salary $37,599.12 - We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience.

Duties/Functions

• Complete all assigned tasks within the parameters established for the assigned area of responsibility. Those tasks include but are not limited to: emptying waste baskets, sweeping, mopping and/or vacuuming floors and fabric covered furniture, dusting all horizontal surfaces, cleaning entire restroom, refilling soap, towel and tissue dispensers, spot cleaning walls and other surfaces, cleaning windows, cleaning and polishing bright metal, disinfecting telephones, door handles, and other surfaces as needed.
• Assist with special event set ups and take downs.
• Complete assignments with minimal supervision within time allotted.
• Demonstrate and meet expectations in performance attributes designated as critical: customer service, initiative, quality of work and timeliness of work.
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
• Serve on college committees as needed.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Addressing cleaning concerns

Contacts

• Daily: Head Custodian and Supervisor regarding updates
• Daily: Administrative Assistants regarding cleaning issues and updates
• Daily: Event Scheduler and visitors regarding room arrangements
• Daily: faculty, staff, students and visitors regarding cleaning needs

Education Required

• High School diploma or GED certificate

Education Preferred

Experience Required

• 1 year of custodial experience in a commercial environment, preferably an educational facility.

Experience Preferred

KSA Required

• Knowledge of safety procedures (including OSHA ) to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained as well as a high degree of attention needed to prevent injury to self and others.
• Ability to complete the assigned tasks within time allotted coupled with workmanship which meets or exceeds established quality standards.
• Ability to push, pull, stoop, bend, climb, stand, and walk as required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to work equally well independently or as a team member with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift bulky items up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of basic principles of personal computer use.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks as required while concurrently providing the employees and students with a level of customer service which reflects positively upon the college.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and at any campus as assigned.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round in any weather conditions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Requires kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching. Also requires climbing stairs and ladders, balancing, as well as physical exertion to manually move lift, carry pull and push heavy objects or materials.
• Due to nature of job, an acceptable nation wide background report is required.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and acceptable driving record is required.
• Participation and successful completion of federal, state, or locally required training included but not limited to Blood borne Pathogens, HAZMAT , Chemical Safety, Emergency Action Plans, Asbestos Awareness, Emergency Equipment (fire Ext.), First Aid, PPE , Reporting Practices, Anti-Harassment, Personal Information Protection Training is mandatory.

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:

• Ethics
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training ( PIP )
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Other training may be required as determined applicable.

Physical Demands

• Physical Activity: Significant climbing and or crawling
• Lifting: 20<->50lbs.

Posting Type

Posting Type Staff

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-116-REG

Open Date

Open Date 08/27/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/26/2026

Open Until Filled No

601 E. Main Street P.O. Box 309 Jamestown, NC 27282