Day Porters (Building/Grounds Specialist II) #2560

Trident Technical College; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College is seeking Day Porters to maintain cleanliness across its campuses. Responsibilities include performing janitorial services, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance during emergencies. Ideal candidates will have custodial experience and be proactive and organized in their cleaning approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial, housekeeping or pest control work.
• Knowledge of safety practices used in large commercial/institutional facilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage cleaning activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness for assigned areas and perform daily janitorial services.
• Inspect areas cleaned by contractors and supervise temporary employees.
• Work during/after severe weather and in emergencies.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to perform manual tasks

Organizational skills

Management of heavy equipment

Education

Experience in custodial work

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Day Porters report to the Custodial Supervisor and must be able to work under very limited supervision. Day Porters will maintain a high standard of cleanliness for assigned buildings and areas; perform daily janitorial services; perform inspections of the areas covered by the nightly janitorial contractors; and supervise temporary employees. These positions are considered essential personnel and are required to perform duties during/after severe weather and in other emergency situations and will be assigned at Thornley or Palmer campus.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires experience in custodial, housekeeping or pest control work that is directly related to the area of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, equipment and safety practices used in large commercial/institutional facilities. Highly motivated candidates with the ability to perform manual tasks, organize general cleaning activities, manage heavy equipment, take the lead with special cleaning projects and work independently are preferred.

Additional Comments

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. The position is open until filled.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to [e-mail] by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).