Swing Shift Custodial Worker

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP03194PO25 Job Code Title Custodian Advertised Title Swing Shift Custodial Worker Campus Columbia College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Housing - Custodial Operations Salary $16.52/hour plus1/hour shift differential Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule

Work schedule: Wednesday through Sunday 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM

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

Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance

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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 \u2014 helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Swing Shift Custodial Worker

• Do you love knowing your work makes a difference at USC?
• Do you love something new every day you go to work?

The Swing Shift Custodial Worker is a full-time staff member of University Housing who is responsible for the quality of living in a designated residence hall(s) at the University of South Carolina.

Hours for this position are 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday

Primary duties

• Maintains wood, ceramic tile, cement, brick, and linoleum floors
• Responds to emergencies to include extracting water from floors and carpeted areas during flooding in order to prevent water damage
• Assists with the preparation for and clean-up of University special events
• Applies total quality management/continuous improvement principles and processes

This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

This position does have access to state benefits such as retirement and medical insurance

Qualifications

1 year related experience or equivalency

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date 01/05/2026 Proposed End Date 06/30/2026 Job Open Date 12/01/2025 Job Close Date 12/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Please fill out application completely.

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/198793 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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have 1 year related experience or equivalency?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information