Part-time Evening Housekeeper

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP02049PO26 Job Code Title Building/Grounds Specialist II Advertised Title Part-time Evening Housekeeper Campus Columbia College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS UHS Health Services Salary 17.00 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 30 Work Schedule

Work schedule may vary between the hours of 4pm-10pm, Monday-Friday

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

Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance

About USC

About University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina System is comprised of the state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report), three regional comprehensive universities (USC Aiken, USC Beaufort and USC Upstate), and Palmetto College consisting of four two-year campuses (USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Fort Jackson/Extended University). Together, the USC System institutions offer more than 450 degree programs on campus and online and are uniquely positioned to meet the state's educational, cultural, health and research needs. The System employs nearly 14,000 people who work daily to improve the lives of students, fellow South Carolinians and the world. Our diverse engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

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 reporting of facility issues, assisting with recycling efforts, maintaining minimal stock levels of custodial supplies.

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 5pm-10pm, Mon-Friday.
• Empty all trash in offices, provider's areas, treatment rooms, and common spaces in the Center for Health and Well-Being.
• Sweep and/or vacuum the elevator, all offices, provider spaces, treatment rooms, stairwells, and common spaces in the Center for Health and Well-Being.
• Mop floors (if applicable), in the elevator, all offices, provider spaces, treatment rooms, stairwells, and common spaces in the Center for Health and Well-Being.
• 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 and support engergy conservation efforts
• 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.
• Provide timesheets to the Evening Housekeeping Supervisor no-later-than close of business every Friday.
• Attend monthly meeting with the entire Student Health and Well-Being facilities staff.

Qualifications

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.).

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies multiple Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Proposed End Date 12/23/2026 Job Open Date 08/12/2026 Job Close Date 09/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Please be sure to completely fill out the application, to include current position.

We are only accepting applications submitted by September 30, 2026

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.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211499 EEO Statement

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.

Position Attributes

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Essential

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• Cover Letter
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• List of References and Contact Information