Custodian (Buildings & Grounds)

Custodian (Buildings & Grounds)

Salary

$35,484.80 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2009

Department

Recreation and Parks

Division

Building and Grounds

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

The City of Greenvilles Public Recreation & Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Custodian in our Buildings & Grounds division. This position maintains the upkeep and cleanliness of City buildings and grounds to ensure sound operations and a safe work environment.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Cleans floors, walls, windows, lavatory fixtures, stairs, and doors using brooms, dust mops, heavy wet mops, brushes, and sponges;
• Operates buffing machine to remove or renew wax finishes;
• Empties trash containers;
• Replaces and removes light bulbs;
• Performs manual labor related to building operations;
• Notifies supervisor of cleaning supplies inventory;
• Makes minor repairs;
• Makes deliveries and runs errands;
• Transports mail and other materials; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (High school diploma or GED preferred); and
• One year of experience in custodial/building facility maintenance work.

OR

• High school diploma or GED; and
• At least six months of experience in custodial/building facility maintenance work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• building maintenance practices, supplies, and equipment.
• hazards and safety methods related to custodial operations.

Ability to:

• use assigned cleaning equipment.
• climb and work safely from ladders.
• understand and follow oral and written directions.
• perform a variety of manual tasks.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Drivers License required.
• This position is designated Essential Personnel and On-Call: when required, reports to work during inclement weather, natural disasters, and emergency situations.
• Must be able to work late shifts and be available for the City Council meetings as required.
• Regular working hours are Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Work monthly rotating late shifts for City Council meetings and other scheduled meetings, and work a rotating on-call schedule.
• This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High school
• High school or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

Which best describes your custodial/building facility maintenance work?

• Less than six months
• At least six months, but less than one year
• One to three years
• Four to five years
• Six or more years

03

Briefly describe your experience in building facility maintenance work. If no experience, type N/A.

04

This position requires work outside normal work hours of Monday - Friday 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid drivers license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.). Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally along with the other duties required for this position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov