Posting Details
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Logo Posting Number STA00550PO26 Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Custodial Services USC Market Title Custodial Lead Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132109 Job Level A3 - Administrative/Operational Support Business Title (Internal Title) Custodian and Housekeeping Maintenance Campus Upstate Work County Spartanburg College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Facilities Grounds & Housekeeping State Pay Range G05 USC Market Range MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082 Anticipated Hiring Range $36,608 - $43,994; Salary commensurate with education and experience. Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule
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
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Custodian and Housekeeping Maintenance
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00550PO26
Spartanburg, SC
The Custodian and Housekeeping Maintenance , under limited supervision from the Building Services Supervisor, performs various duties requiring skill and technical knowledge in general housekeeping, maintenance, and campus event set-up, flips, and break downs for all campus events. Works with Special Event Coordinator to ensure the location is fully equipped and prepared for smooth execution of events.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 2 or more years of job related experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Valid driver's license
Successfully complete annual OSHA training.
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and three years of related trade area and/or general maintenance experience. Proficiency with electronic work order systems and Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
A negative pre-employment drug screen is required. Subject to post-employment drug and alcohol testing per policy HR 1.95. A successful background check and good driving record is required. Ability to understand, carry out routine oral and written instructions as well as work independently and to direct work of others. Ability to recognize, acknowledge and troubleshoot solutions as they arise. Ability to receive and reliably execute oral and written instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prioritize and plan schedules; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be a self-starter with knowledge in operational procedures, facility capabilities, event-related services and technical requirements for events in indoor and outdoor venues. Considerable knowledge and skill in use of tools, equipment and materials used in general building maintenance applicable to the job. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment. Ability to work with computer and software systems for maintenance records. Exhibit large degree of flexibility with assignments. Must have knowledge of all campus buildings to be able to perform work in any building. Follow OSHA standards and guidelines when performing duties.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Floor maintenance: Vacuum, shampoo carpets, dust mop, strip wax tile and hard surfaces floors. Furniture, sills, shelves: Dust and spot clean blackboards and erasers, realign classroom chairs, vacuum upholstered furniture. Doors, walls, ceilings and windows: clean glass, dust and spot clean, remove cobwebs. Fixtures: clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks and drinking fountains, polish fixtures, clean mirrors. Containers: refill soap, towel and tissue dispensers. Waste containers: empty waste baskets and wipe clean. Be able to recognize and separate recyclable material from containers and take it to collection bins. Maintain equipment (vacuum, buffers, etc.). Serve as custodial floater for 2nd shift.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty
Remove and replace light bulbs, clean light fixtures of debris, perform minor electrical and plumbing repairs. As assigned through the SchoolDude work order system perform assigned repairs and maintenance as assigned which will include: general maintenance, painting, carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical that does not require certification. Under hazardous weather conditions will perform snow and ice removal. Must be able to handle minor emergency repairs in each of these areas.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty
Provide assistance set up for special events. Event set-ups/flips/breakdowns: Set up required resources (tables, chairs, stages, podiums, flooring, stanchions, etc.) for each venue event as requested by customer. All set-ups will be neat, clean, orderly and in good working condition. Venues will be set up and broken down as outlined in work order and instructed by Facilities Special Event Coordinator.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
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 Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/03/2026 Job Open Date 07/20/2026 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:
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