Custodian (3 positions)

University of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is hiring a Custodian for its Upstate campus in Spartanburg, SC. This role includes performing custodial and housekeeping duties across multiple buildings, requiring flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of custodial experience, a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record. Benefits include health insurance, retirement programs, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related custodial experience.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning in restrooms, classrooms, and common areas.
• Carry out floor maintenance including polishing and washing.
• Transport cleaning supplies between buildings.

Skills

Custodial Experience

Flexibility

Work Order Management

Knowledge of OSHA Standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Custodian (3 positions) at USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC. Performs custodial and housekeeping duties on the USC Upstate campus for assigned buildings, covering all general cleaning, floor maintenance, and facility support tasks. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, and the ability to work multiple buildings on a rotational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning for all elements of restrooms, classrooms, lobbies, common areas, office areas, and other building spaces.
• Carry out floor maintenance activities including polishing, buffing, stripping, sealing, washing, and using carpet care methods in both wet and dry systems.
• Transport cleaning supplies and tools between facilities and buildings; move waste and recyclables to designated campus dumpsters.
• Manage inventory supplies and materials for all buildings, monitor event communications, inspect and report building deficiencies, and submit work requests through the work management system.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; minimum 1 year of related custodial experience.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and USC Upstate’s general housekeeping standards.
• Capability to make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment.
• Strong work‑order management skills and knowledge of OSHA safety standards, including completion of annual OSHA training.
• Excellent flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, overtime, and multiple buildings on a rotational schedule.
• Successful background check and good driving record required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 2 years of related custodial experience or equivalent.
• Considerable knowledge of custodial operations and methods.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Special Instructions

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Supporting Documents
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information