Custodian and Housekeeping Maintenance

Who's On the Move; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 36,608 - 43,994; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Custodian and Housekeeping Maintenance to support campus operations in Spartanburg, SC. Duties include cleaning, grounds related tasks, and event support across venues.

The role covers floor care, minor repairs, and event setups, with a focus on keeping facilities well maintained. Valid driver’s license and OSHA training are required, and a background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of related maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Successfully complete annual OSHA training.
• A successful background check is required.
• Preferred: proficiency with electronic work order systems (SchoolDude) and Microsoft Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Floor maintenance: vacuum, shampoo carpets, dust mop tile and floors.
• Perform minor electrical/plumbing repairs and light bulb changes as assigned.
• Set up for special events: arrange tables, chairs, stages, podiums, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities Supervisors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Custodian and Housekeeping Maintenance

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00550PO26

Spartanburg, SC

The Custodian and Housekeeping Maintenance , under limited supervision from the Building Services Supervisor, performs various duties requiring skill and technical knowledge in general housekeeping, maintenance, and campus event set-up, flips, and break downs for all campus events. Works with Special Event Coordinator to ensure the location is fully equipped and prepared for smooth execution of events.

• Floor maintenance: Vacuum, shampoo carpets, dust mop, strip wax tile and hard surfaces floors. Furniture, sills, shelves: Dust and spot clean blackboards and erasers, realign classroom chairs, vacuum upholstered furniture. Doors, walls, ceilings and windows: clean glass, dust and spot clean, remove cobwebs. Fixtures: clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks and drinking fountains, polish fixtures, clean mirrors. Containers: refill soap, towel and tissue dispensers. Waste containers: empty waste baskets and wipe clean. Be able to recognize and separate recyclable material from containers and take it to collection bins. Maintain equipment (vacuum, buffers, etc.). Serve as custodial floater for 2nd shift.
• Remove and replace light bulbs, clean light fixtures of debris, perform minor electrical and plumbing repairs. As assigned through the SchoolDude work order system perform assigned repairs and maintenance as assigned which will include: general maintenance, painting, carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical that does not require certification. Under hazardous weather conditions will perform snow and ice removal. Must be able to handle minor emergency repairs in these areas.
• Provide assistance set up for special events. Event set-ups/flips/breakdowns: Set up required resources (tables, chairs, stages, podiums, flooring, stanchions, etc.) for each venue event as requested by customer. All set-ups will be neat, clean, orderly and in good working condition. Venues will be set up and broken down as outlined in work order and instructed by Facilities Special Event Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of related trade area and/or general maintenance experience. Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Successfully complete annual OSHA training. A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency with electronic work order systems and Microsoft Word and Excel

Salary: $36,608 – $43,994; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Work Schedule: 2nd shift: Hours would be from 4:00 pm – 12:30 am, 40 hours per week.

Must have the flexibility to work various shifts and/or weekends. Weekend Crew schedules would be scheduled on a rotational basis year-round. Must also have the ability to work overtime if required.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.