Custodian (Recreation & Parks)

Custodian (Recreation & Parks)

Salary

$34,484.80 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

1959A

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of Recreation and Parks buildings and grounds to ensure sound operations and a safe work environment. This is accomplished by completing minor repairs using basic hand tools, changing light bulbs, moving furniture and heavy boxes, general janitorial duties, pressure washing; stripping and waxing floors; and other tasks as assigned.

• Note: This position requires working a flexible schedule to cover meetings, special events, tournaments, inclement weather, and emergency callbacks.

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;
• Moves office furniture and equipment;
• Makes deliveries and runs errands;
• Transports supplies and materials;
• 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:

• materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and related custodial operations.
• 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

• Must currently possess a valid drivers license (Note: A valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges).
• Requires working a flexible schedule to cover meetings, special events, tournaments, inclement weather, and emergency callbacks.
• Normal work hours for this position are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Times may alter to Monday through Friday initially, and may also alter during summer months, weekend work, and covering for events.
• Requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects; 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, along with the other duties.

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 diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

Which best describes your experience in custodial/building facility maintenance work?

• No experience
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 6 or more years

03

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

04

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

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires working a flexible schedule to cover meetings, special events, tournaments, inclement weather, and emergency callbacks. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

06

Normal work hours for this position are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Times may alter to Monday through Friday for initial schedule and also alter during summer months, weekend work, and covering for events. Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 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