CUSTODIAN I

City Of Greer; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Custodian I in our Facilities Maintenance Department. The role includes cleaning interior spaces across City buildings and the jail, performing light maintenance such as lighting and plumbing fixes, and operating cleaning equipment to keep floors and surfaces in top condition.

Hours are 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some custodial or maintenance experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Cleans interior of City buildings and jail, including floors, bathrooms, offices, and jail cells.
• Performs general maintenance such as fixing lights and plumbing.
• Operates cleaning equipment like buffers and vacuums and uses cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains floors; cleans walls, windows, and furniture.
• Communicates with supervisor and the public to provide assistance.

Skills

Cleaning

Light maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Buffing equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Description

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Custodian I in our Facilities Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans the interior of City buildings and Jail which includes vacuuming floors, cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash cans, cleaning office and conference rooms, mopping floors, washing windows, cleaning jail cells, and cleaning doors and walls.
• Performs general building maintenance duties such as fixing lights, dealing with plumbing problems, and assisting with lifting boxes and other moving duties.
• Utilizes various equipment and machinery such as buffer, vacuum cleaner, and various cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Performs numerous tasks and duties to maintain the floors such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, cleaning carpets, buffing, waxing, etc.
• Empties garbage and trash containers on a regular basis; keeps containers clean and sanitary.
• Maintains the cleanliness of walls, windows, and furniture as needed by washing, dusting, waxing, or buffing.
• Maintain general maintenance of City buildings including council chambers to include tables, chairs, and floors.
• Maintains the restrooms in a clean and sanitary manner to promote hygiene; replaces soap, toilet tissue, paper towels, etc. as necessary.
• Communicates verbal and written information with immediate supervisor and the public to provide assistance, receiving instructions, exchange information, and complete daily job-related activities.
• Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment in the performance of job including brooms, mops, cleaners, buffers, keys, disinfectants, insecticides, vacuums, carpet cleaners, scrubbers, etc.
• Runs errands as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs general administrative tasks as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, filing records, and answering phones.
• Participates in required training and continuing education to obtain and maintain certifications and stay current on changes in codes and ordinances.
• Assists other officers and staff when workload, emergencies, or special assignments require.
• Stays current on departmental policies, procedures, and processes.
• Completes work accurately, safely, and efficiently; maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Identifies and reports suggested improvements or areas of concern to the Supervisor.
• Ensures professionalism and excellent customer service in all interactions while representing the City of Greer.
• Demonstrates strong ethical conduct, integrity, and accountability with coworkers, customers, and the community.
• Supports a culture of results, communication, and professional collaboration within the department and across the organization.
• Represents the department at community events or meetings when requested by the Supervisor.
• Adheres to the Employee Handbook and all applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours: 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, M-F; with additional hours as needed.

Salary: Minimum $19.69 hourly; dependent on experience

In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (at no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Retirement System).

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with some experience in custodial or maintenance duties or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Mental & Physical Demands – ADA Guidelines

Instructions: Indicate the level of mental and physical demand required for the position by marking C, F, O, or N/A next to each item.

Definitions

C – Constantly (More than 66% of the time; 5.5+ hours/day)

F – Frequently (33%–66% of the time; 2.5–5.5 hours/day)

O – Occasionally (Up to 33% of the time; 0–2.5 hours/day)

N/A – Not Applicable

Physical Demands

Stand: F

Walk: F

Sit: F

Handling / Fingering: F

Reach Outward: F

Reach Above Shoulder: F

Climb: O

Crawl: O

Squat or Kneel: O

Bend: O

Lifting Requirements

10 pounds or less: F

11 to 20 pounds: F

21 to 50 pounds: O

51 to 100 pounds: O

More than 100 pounds: N/A

Pushing and Pulling Requirements

12 pounds or less: F

13 to 25 pounds: F

26 to 40 pounds: O

41 to 100 pounds: N/A

More than 100 pounds: N/A