Janitor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s South Carolina State Museum seeks a detail-oriented Janitor to maintain cleanliness and safety across public and staff areas. Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, galleries, offices, and more, plus setting up layouts for rentals and events.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience (or training), a high school diploma, ability to operate cleaning equipment, and the physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for up to an hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of custodial, housekeeping, or related experience.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment (scrubbers, carpet cleaners).
• Ability to access storage areas and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk for up to an hour.
• Weekdays, nights and weekends required.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfection practices (MSDS/OSHA).
• Knowledge of heavy cleaning machinery.
• Ability to keep accurate written records.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning restrooms, galleries, classrooms, offices, hallways, lobbies, corridors, elevators, stairways, lounges, and other work areas, as assigned.
• Assisting with museum special events, including setting up and taking down tables and chairs; emptying trash; cleaning areas before, after, and during events.
• Sweeping, scrubbing, mopping and polishing floors.
• Emptying wastebaskets; transporting trash to disposal area.
• Vacuuming and cleaning rugs and carpets.
• Dusting furniture and equipment.
• Polishing metalwork.
• Washing windows, door panels, and sills.
• Cleaning bathrooms and replenishing supplies.
• Assists with the cleaning and managing of school lunch programs.
• Performs general guest services.
• Performs other related duties, as necessary.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to follow instructions

Stand/walk 1 hour

Operate cleaning equipment

Cleaning/disinfection knowledge

Heavy cleaning machinery knowledge

Accurate written records

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scrubbers

Carpet cleaners

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Overview:

Are you looking to be part of an innovative team of professionals dedicated to telling South Carolina's diverse stories? As the storytellers of South Carolina, the South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) staff share the rich natural history and cultural diversity, innovative spirit, and artistic creativity of the state through the museum’s permanent collections, educational programs, exhibitions and digital resources.

SCSM seeks a detail-oriented individual to perform various duties related to custodial, housekeeping, and groundskeeping to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall presentation of the museum’s public and staff areas, ensuring a welcoming and hygienic environment for guests and employees. Reporting to the Janitorial Lead, the Janitor will also be responsible for setting up and breaking down layouts for rentals and other special events.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleaning restrooms, galleries, classrooms, offices, hallways, lobbies, corridors, elevators, stairways, lounges, and other work areas, as assigned.
• Assisting with museum special events, as needed. This may include setting up and taking down tables and chairs; emptying trash containers; and cleaning areas before, after, and during events.
• Sweeping, scrubbing, mopping and polishing floors.
• Emptying wastebaskets. Transporting trash and waste to disposal area.
• Vacuuming and cleaning rugs and carpets.
• Dusting furniture and equipment.
• Polishing metalwork.
• Washing windows, door panels, and sills.
• Cleaning bathrooms and replenishing supplies.
• Assists with the cleaning and managing of school lunch programs.
• Performs general guest services.
• Performs other related duties, as necessary.

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to operate cleaning equipment, such as scrubbers and carpet cleaners.
• Must be able to access storage areas and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk for up to an hour at a time.
• Weekdays, nights, and weekends required.
• Ability to follow instructions.

• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial, housekeeping or groundskeeping tasks.
• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfection practices, including MSDS and OSHA regulations. Prior knowledge of cleaning products and disinfection materials helpful.
• Knowledge of heavy cleaning machinery.
• Ability to keep accurate written records.