Custodian (4 positions)

Custodian (4 Positions)

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:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Title: Custodian (4 positions)

Campus: Upstate

Work County: Spartanburg

College/Division: USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department: UPS Facilities Grounds & Housekeeping

State Pay Range: G04

USC Market Range: MRA - $33,280 $40,768 $48,256

Anticipated Hiring Range: $33,280 - $35,583; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: 1st shift: Hours would be from 5:00 am – 1:30 pm, 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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Advertised Job Summary - Custodian (4 positions) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00252PO26 Spartanburg, SC Performs custodial and housekeeping duties on USC Upstate campus for assigned buildings, specified areas, having knowledge of all buildings to be able to perform work in any building as needed or on a rotational building schedule with flexibility to work weekends and any shift.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience - Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials - A valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications - High school diploma and at least 2 years related experience or equivalency. Considerable knowledge of custodial operations and methods.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - A successful background check and good driving record are required. Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions. Understand and follow USC Upstate's general housekeeping standards. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments of equipment. Exhibit large degree of flexibility: will be assigned principally to one or two buildings to be able to perform work in any building as needed or on rotational building schedule and must be knowledgeable of all buildings to be able to perform work in any buildings as needed or on rotational building schedule. Effectively uses work order management system. Follows OSHA standards and guidelines when performing duties. Successfully completes annual OSHA training.

Job Duties

Job Duty - Performs general cleaning for all elements of restrooms, classrooms, lobbies, common areas, office areas, as well as all other building spaces. Performs all tasks necessary or essential to maintain the general cleanliness of buildings.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 50

Job Duty - Performs general floor maintenance by polishing, buffing, stripping, sealing, washing all types of floors, using all methods of carpet/carpet care/cleaning including wet and dry, as well as other tasks necessary or essential to maintain floors.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - Transports cleaning supplies and tools between Facilities and assigned buildings. Transports building waste/recyclables to designated disposal locations of dumpsters on campus as well as other tasks necessary.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - Manages inventory supplies/materials for all buildings, monitoring event communication by special event posts, inspecting and reporting any building deficiencies to respective departments by generating work requests and entering work functions and data into the work management system.

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 - No

Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies - 4

Desired Start Date - 05/15/2026

Job Open Date - 04/15/2026

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.

EEO Statement - The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.