CUSTODIAN I

City Of Greer

Greer (SC)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 32,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Greer is seeking a diligent custodial/maintenance worker to clean and maintain City buildings and jail facilities. The role involves operating cleaning equipment, performing basic repairs, and ensuring sanitary conditions throughout work areas.

Hours are 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a valid SC driver’s license and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid state driver’s license required.
Experience in custodial or maintenance duties preferred.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean interior of City buildings and jail including floors, bathrooms, and windows.
Perform general maintenance such as lighting and plumbing repairs.
Operate cleaning equipment and materials safely.
Maintain cleanliness of walls, furniture, and restrooms.
Communicate with supervisor and assist with daily tasks.
Attend required trainings and adhere to policies.
Support other staff and represent the City professionally.

Skills

Custodial work

Maintenance duties

Sanitation & safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Primary

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

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, Monday - Friday; 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).

Closing Date:

Friday, January 30, 2026

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.

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.

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