Grounds Custodian

Street Sweeping Position

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $55,594.50 - $40,462.50

Hourly: $28.51 - $20.75

Department: Environmental Services, Public Service

Division: Street Sweeping

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description: In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and general appearance of City streets and sidewalks located in the City's Central Business District.

Examples of Duties:

• Sweeps and cleans streets, sidewalks, and gutters using a Glutton street Vac or a shovel and push broom.
• Will be required to operate a Glutton Street vac.
• Removes debris and dirt from sewer grates and catch basins.
• When necessary, shovels snow and sand.
• When necessary, cleans litter from vacant lots around the city.
• May be required to drive a truck and pull a trailer to and from downtown to deliver the Glutton street vacs to the job site.
• May be required to drive a City vehicle around downtown area to empty City-owned wastebaskets located on sidewalks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Employees in this position are required to work and walk outdoors in downtown Charleston.
• You must be available to work one of the following shifts:
• Shift A: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
• Shift B: Tues. – Sat. 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Other Necessary Requirements:

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website.