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Posting Number STA00333PO25
Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance
Job Function Custodial Services
USC Market Title Custodian
Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132108
Job Level A2 - Administrative/Operational Support
Business Title (Internal Title) Custodian (2 positions)
Campus Upstate
Work County Spartanburg
College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department UPS Facilities Grounds & Housekeeping
State Pay Band 4
Approved Starting Salary $32,686
Advertised Salary Range $32,686 - $35,084; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule
1st shift: Hours would be from 5:00 am – 1:30 pm, 40 hours per week.
2nd shift: Hours would be from 4:00 pm – 12:30 am, 40 hours per week.
Must have the flexibility to work various shifts and/or weekends. Weekend Crew schedules would be scheduled on a rotational basis year-round. Must also have the ability to work overtime if required.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance
About University of South Carolina
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.
Advertised Job Summary
Custodian (2 positions)
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00333PO25
Spartanburg, SC
Performs custodial and housekeeping duties on USC Upstate campus for assigned buildings, specified areas, having knowledge of all buildings to be able to perform work in any building as needed or on a rotational building schedule with flexibility to work weekends and any shift.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Valid driver’s license, good driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of custodial operations and methods.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
A Successful background check is required. Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions. Understand and follow USC Upstate’s general housekeeping standards. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment. Exhibit large degree of flexibility: will be assigned principally to one or two buildings to be able to perform work in any building as needed or on rotational building, but must be knowledgeable of all buildings to be able to perform work in any buildings as needed or on rotational building schedule. Effectively uses work order management system. Follows OSHA standards and guidelines when performing duties. Successfully completes annual OSHA training.
Job Duty
Performs general cleaning for all elements of restrooms, classrooms, lobbies, common areas, office areas, as well as all other building spaces. Performs all tasks necessary or essential to maintain the general cleanliness of buildings.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 50
Job Duty
Performs general floor maintenance by polishing, buffing, stripping, sealing, washing all types of floors, using all methods of carpet/carpet care/cleaning including wet and dry, as well as other tasks necessary or essential to maintain floors.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Manages inventory supplies/materials for all buildings, monitoring event communication by special event posts, inspecting and reporting any building deficiencies to respective departments by generating work requests and entering work functions and data into the work management system.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Transports cleaning supplies and tools between Facilities and assigned buildings. Transports building waste/recyclables to designated disposal locations of dumpsters on campus as well as other tasks necessary.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies 2
Desired Start Date 07/01/2025
Job Open Date 05/02/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/186818
EEO Statement
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