Custodian (Buildings & Grounds)

City of Greenville; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greenville is seeking a dedicated Custodian for the Buildings & Grounds division to maintain cleanliness and safety in City facilities and grounds. This non-exempt, on-site role requires reliability for evening shifts and potential on-call duties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 6–12 months of custodial experience, or 1 year’s related work. A valid NC driver’s license is required, and the position emphasizes teamwork with City staff and the public.

Qualifications

• One year of custodial/building facility maintenance experience (or six months with HS diploma/GED) is preferred.
• Ability to read and write to complete required tasks.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, walls, windows, lavatory fixtures, stairs, and doors using standard cleaning tools.
• Operate buffing machine to renew wax finishes.
• Empty trash containers; replace and remove light bulbs.
• Perform related duties as assigned and assist with building operations.

Skills

Custodial experience

Reading and writing proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Greenville's Public Recreation & Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Custodian in our Buildings & Grounds division. This position maintains the upkeep and cleanliness of City buildings and grounds to ensure sound operations and a safe work environment.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Cleans floors, walls, windows, lavatory fixtures, stairs, and doors using brooms, dust mops, heavy wet mops, brushes, and sponges;
• Operates buffing machine to remove or renew wax finishes;
• Empties trash containers;
• Replaces and removes light bulbs;
• Performs manual labor relatedto building operations;
• Notifies supervisor of cleaning supplies inventory;
• Makes minor repairs;
• Makes deliveries and runs errands;
• Transports mail and other materials; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (High school diploma or GED preferred); and
• One year of experience in custodial/building facility maintenancework.

OR

• High school diploma or GED; and
• At least six months of experience in custodial/building facility maintenancework.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• building maintenance practices, supplies, and equipment.
• hazards and safety methods related to custodial operations.

Ability to:

• use assigned cleaning equipment.
• climb and work safely from ladders.
• understand and follow oral and written directions.
• perform a variety of manual tasks.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required.
• This position is designated Essential Personnel and On-Call: when required, reports to work during inclement weather, natural disasters, and emergency situations.
• Must be able to work late shifts and be available for the City Council meetings as required.
• Regular working hours are Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Work monthly rotating late shifts for City Council meetings and other scheduled meetings, and work a rotating on-call schedule.
• This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.