Part-time Evning Housekper at InsideHigherEd

TMP00727PO25

Building/Grounds Specialist II

Part-time Evning Housekper

Columbia

Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

SAAS UHS Health Services

$17.00 per hour

Part Time

30

4pm-10pm Mon-Friday

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Trades/Maintenance

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 Evening Housekeeper position is responsible for all areas of operation including, but not limited to, regular cleaning of the Center for Health and Well-Being and Thomson Building, reporting of facility issues, assisting with recycling efforts, maintaining minimal stock levels of custodial supplies. Compensation for the Housekeeper starts at $17.00.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sanitation: All floors, surfaces, furniture, windows and windowsills, bathroom areas, and water fountains are cleaned daily. The standards of cleaning are developed by the Facilities Manager and regulated by current AAAHC standards. Housekeeping job responsibilities include the following:
• Ensure the following duties are accomplished between the hours of 4pm-10pm, Mon-Friday.
• Empty all trash in offices, provider’s areas, treatment rooms, and common spaces in the Thomson Building.
• Sweep and/or vacuum the elevator, all offices, provider spaces, treatment rooms, stairwells, and common spaces in the CHW and Thomson Building.
• Mop floors (if applicable), in the elevator, all offices, provider spaces, treatment rooms, stairwells, and common spaces in the CHW and Thomson Building.
• The following locations are considered high risk areas for germs, and should be wiped down, sterilized, and disinfected thoroughly each night: All Countertops, water fountains, door handles, elevator walls, hand sanitizers, stairwell railing, check in KIOSK, and common surfaces.
• Wipe down, sterilize, and disinfect desktops in offices. Do not move items on desktops or bookshelves. Work around these items.
• In restrooms, floors shall be swept and mopped, sinks sterilized/disinfected, toilet cleaned, sterilize/disinfected, walls and common surfaces sterilize/disinfected, and soap and towels should be replaced if needed.
• Turn off all lights, not located near a surveillance camera (lights to stay on are labeled).
• Lock all offices and provider areas after cleaning.
• Perform, special deep cleaning projects as assigned by the Evening Housekeeping Supervisor or the Facilities Manager
• Store cleaning supplies in designated storage areas in an orderly fashion.
• Enter time into time keeping database HR Peoplesoft no-later-than close of business every Friday.
• Attend monthly meeting with Evening Housekeeping Supervisor and the Facilities Manager.

One year of custodial, housekeeping or waste management experience is preferred. Must be able to perform moderately heavy physical duties (i.e. lifting waste cans, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc.).

Multiple vacancies

05/05/2025

05/04/2026

04/25/2025

Yes

This position is open until filled. 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.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/186334

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.

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