CUSTODIAN - 0826

CUSTODIAN - 0826

Salary

$35,859.20 - $45,136.00 Annually

Location

475 Fairforest Way - Greenville, SC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01553

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

BUILDING SERVICES

Opening Date

08/10/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Brief Description

Job SummaryUnder immediate direction and in compliance with straightforward and standardized policies and procedures, responsible for the overall appearance of assigned facilities by maintaining cleanliness and organization of interior spaces and performing basic grounds maintenance responsibilities for outside areas. Tracks and maintains needed supplies and inventory. Assists with event setup, cleanup, etc. as needed. Proactively identifies, removes, and reports potential safety hazards.

Job Duties

Essential Functions % of Time

• Clean Facility Interiors: Clean inside buildings including dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing/stripping linoleum floors, shampooing rugs, etc. Duties include operating professional cleaning equipment. Remove and empty all trash and recycling. Clean, service, and disinfect restrooms, replacing all paper products and supplies. Clean up spills, as well as provide stain and spot removal.

60%

• Maintain Exterior Facility Areas: Maintain exterior of assigned buildings and grounds in an orderly and neat fashion. Pick up litter, sweep/blow off sidewalks, clean exterior windows, etc. Provide light grounds work and water plants as needed. Remove graffiti as necessary.

30%

• Provide Event & General Facility Support: Set up and break down necessary supplies and equipment for events and programs as needed. Assist in moving/relocating furniture and/or equipment. Assist with painting projects as needed. Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order. Track and communicate inventory needs for maintenance and cleaning supplies. Post signage when needed to communicate closures, cautions, etc.

10%Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent training and/or job related experience.
• This is an entry level position for which training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior custodial and/or grounds maintenance experience.

Drivers License Requirements

• Valid South Carolina Class D Drivers License preferred.

Performance RequirementsKnowledge of:

• Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
• General facility maintenance.

Ability to:

• Proactively identify, remove, and report potential safety hazards.
• Read basic communication using common two or three syllable words.
• Write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
• Perform the basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and effectively use ratios and measurements.
• Operate light equipment, hand tools, and professional cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaner, broom, dust mop, bucket cleaning products, cloths/towels, buffing machine, scrub machine, etc.
• Operate general office equipment to include telephone and computer for the purpose of submitting electronic timesheets.

Other Information

Working ConditionsPrimary Work Location: Assigned buildings and outdoor facilities.Protective Equipment Required: Gloves, face mask, and eye protection.Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to respiratory and chemical hazards. Monthly exposure to physical hazards. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperature and wetness and/or humidity. Physical Demands:

Constantly requires vision, foot controls, balancing, hearing, and twisting. Frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, handling/grasping, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, bending, and talking. Medium strength demands include exerting up to 10 pounds constantly, exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, and exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally.Mental Demands:

Occasionally requires time pressures and frequent change of tasks.Americans with Disabilities Act ComplianceThe City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.DisclaimerThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit the needs of our employees and their families. View more details about these benefits here: City of Greenville Employee Benefits.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City offers the following health insurance options to eligible employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Term Life
• Employee Supplemental Life
• Spouse Term Life
• Child Term Life
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Care, etc.)

All health insurance coverage is effective the first of the month following the employee's hire date except for LTD which is effective the 91st day following date of hire.

LEAVE & HOLIDAY BENEFITS

• General Leave is earned/accrued biweekly by all regular, full-time and permanent part-time employees as a percentage of normal work hours.
• The City of Greenville observes 11 paid holidays.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The City is a member of the South Carolina State (SCRS) and Police Officers (PORS) defined benefit Retirement Systems.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Employee Recognition & Awards Program (ER&A)
• Employee Service Awards
• Longevity Bonus

OTHER BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES

• Workers Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer City of Greenville (SC)

Address 206 S. Main St

Greenville, South Carolina, 29601

Phone 864-467-4530

Website https://jobs.greenvillesc.gov