Custodian at InsideHigherEd

STA00852PO25

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Custodial Services

Custodian

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132108

A2 - Administrative/Operational Support

Custodian

Columbia

Richland

Division of Administration and Finance

DAF Facilities Custodial

4

$33,339

$33,339 - $39,525

SC

Full Time

37.5

• Monday – Friday 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
  

12 months

Environmental Health and Safety

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Under limited supervision, the incumbent provides floor care, carpet care, preparation and clean up for university special events, and emergency response to all buildings in accordance with established procedures and instructions.

• Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.

• Driver’s license required.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of floor care and carpet care procedures and experience in operating motorized equipment.
• Ability to work independently and with team members.
• Knowledge and skills of industrial custodial duties and institutional regulations.
• Ability to carry out duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to use housekeeping chemicals according to label instructions and in a safe manner, including proper disposal of chemicals.
• Knowledge of blood-borne pathogens and material safety data sheets.

Applies total quality management/continuous improvement principles and processes by attending training and meetings; providing on the job training to new and temporary employees; working in teams to provide quality services in a timely manner; sharing information and suggesting improvements in work methods; trouble shooting problems and reporting difficulties to supervisor; communicating with faculty, staff, students, building liaisons, and campus visitors as necessary in order to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs; to provide a high level of customer service; and to share best practices and resolve problems within the custodial services areas.

Yes

10

Assists with fulfilling the Custodial Services mission by performing custodial duties when necessary to include but not limited to high and low dusting, vacuuming, washing walls, mopping and scrubbing floors, wiping down surfaces (wood, glass, plastic, Formica, tile, slate, granite, ceramic, blackboard, and white board) shampooing carpets, sweeping, polishing floors and furniture, collecting and removing trash and recycled materials, and any other cleaning work necessary in activity rooms, auditoriums, canteens, classrooms, computer and network labs, conference rooms, day care facilities, elevators, entrances, halls, function rooms, kitchens, laboratories, libraries, lounges, patios, offices, restrooms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, stairways, studios, study halls, and theaters adhering to University policies and procedures, applicable standards for the specific type of location being cleaned, safety codes, and OSHA regulations, and using applicable equipment and appropriate cleaning supplies in order to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment, and keep up the property value of the assigned buildings.

Yes

5

Perform other duties as assigned.

No

5

Maintains wood, ceramic tile, cement, brick, and linoleum floors by sweeping, dust mopping, damp mopping, scrubbing or stripping, finishing, waxing, and buffing by using wet and dry stripping methods, utilizing buffer machines, wet/dry vacuums, roto-washers, and extractors and maintains carpeted floors by vacuuming, bonneting, pre-treating stains, and shampooing using dry powder and extraction methods in order to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment and keep up the property value of the flooring in assigned buildings.

Yes

50

Performs administrative related tasks to include completing work orders and safety data sheets and incident reports as necessary to communicate needs and/or to indicate completed work assignments, accidents, equipment damage or failure, and any other relevant issues; requesting and restocking supplies and equipment from supervisor using various supply sheets and request forms to maintain adequate supplies; daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment; and completes/maintains accurate daily labor sheets and leave requests.

Yes

5

Responds to emergencies to include extracting water from floors and carpeted areas using wet/dry vacuums and/or carpet shampooer/extractor and blower machines, and moving furniture during flooding in order to prevent water damage. Provides a higher level of custodial work when necessary in research lab facilities, post-construction sites, flooded or otherwise damaged buildings, when called upon for catastrophic events such as providing evacuee facilities; working at different locations as necessary to fill in for absent employees or to alleviate overload conditions; and responding to emergency weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call-backs.

Yes

15

Assists with the preparation for and clean-up of University special events including setting up and taking down chairs and tables, removing debris as a result of the building of stages and/or risers, egressing the location before and after the event, providing additional recycling and waste receptacles, and removing trash and recycling materials after the event.

Yes

10

No

Essential

1

10/22/2025

11/23/2025

No

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 23, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196592

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.