City of Greenville

CUSTODIAN - 0826

City of Greenville
Greenville, SC
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary
Under immediate direction and in compliance with straightforward and standardized policies and procedures, responsible for the overall appearance of assigned facilities by maintaining cleanliness and organization of interior spaces and performing basic grounds maintenance responsibilities for outside areas. Tracks and maintains needed supplies and inventory. Assists with event setup, cleanup, etc. as needed. Proactively identifies, removes, and reports potential safety hazards.



Essential Functions % of Time
  • Clean Facility Interiors: Clean inside buildings including dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing/stripping linoleum floors, shampooing rugs, etc. Duties include operating professional cleaning equipment. Remove and empty all trash and recycling. Clean, service, and disinfect restrooms, replacing all paper products and supplies. Clean up spills, as well as provide stain and spot removal.
60%
  • Maintain Exterior Facility Areas: Maintain exterior of assigned buildings and grounds in an orderly and neat fashion. Pick up litter, sweep/blow off sidewalks, clean exterior windows, etc. Provide light grounds work and water plants as needed. Remove graffiti as necessary.
30%
  • Provide Event & General Facility Support: Set up and break down necessary supplies and equipment for events and programs as needed. Assist in moving/relocating furniture and/or equipment. Assist with painting projects as needed. Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order. Track and communicate inventory needs for maintenance and cleaning supplies. Post signage when needed to communicate closures, cautions, etc.
10%
Perform other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent training and/or job related experience.
  • This is an entry level position for which training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior custodial and/or grounds maintenance experience.
Driver's License Requirements
  • Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License preferred.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of:
  • Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
  • General facility maintenance.
Ability to:
  • Proactively identify, remove, and report potential safety hazards.
  • Read basic communication using common two or three syllable words.
  • Write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
  • Perform the basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and effectively use ratios and measurements.
  • Operate light equipment, hand tools, and professional cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaner, broom, dust mop, bucket cleaning products, cloths/towels, buffing machine, scrub machine, etc.
  • Operate general office equipment to include telephone and computer for the purpose of submitting electronic timesheets.





Working Conditions
Primary Work Location: Assigned buildings and outdoor facilities.
Protective Equipment Required: Gloves, face mask, and eye protection.
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to respiratory and chemical hazards. Monthly exposure to physical hazards. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperature and wetness and/or humidity.
Physical Demands:
Constantly requires vision, foot controls, balancing, hearing, and twisting. Frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, handling/grasping, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, bending, and talking. Medium strength demands include exerting up to 10 pounds constantly, exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, and exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally.
Mental Demands:
Occasionally requires time pressures and frequent change of tasks.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Job Summary
Under immediate direction and in compliance with straightforward and standardized policies and procedures, responsible for the overall appearance of assigned facilities by maintaining cleanliness and organization of interior spaces and performing basic grounds maintenance responsibilities for outside areas. Tracks and maintains needed supplies and inventory. Assists with event setup, cleanup, etc. as needed. Proactively identifies, removes, and reports potential safety hazards.



Essential Functions % of Time
  • Clean Facility Interiors: Clean inside buildings including dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing/stripping linoleum floors, shampooing rugs, etc. Duties include operating professional cleaning equipment. Remove and empty all trash and recycling. Clean, service, and disinfect restrooms, replacing all paper products and supplies. Clean up spills, as well as provide stain and spot removal.
60%
  • Maintain Exterior Facility Areas: Maintain exterior of assigned buildings and grounds in an orderly and neat fashion. Pick up litter, sweep/blow off sidewalks, clean exterior windows, etc. Provide light grounds work and water plants as needed. Remove graffiti as necessary.
30%
  • Provide Event & General Facility Support: Set up and break down necessary supplies and equipment for events and programs as needed. Assist in moving/relocating furniture and/or equipment. Assist with painting projects as needed. Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order. Track and communicate inventory needs for maintenance and cleaning supplies. Post signage when needed to communicate closures, cautions, etc.
10%
Perform other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent training and/or job related experience.
  • This is an entry level position for which training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior custodial and/or grounds maintenance experience.
Driver's License Requirements
  • Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License preferred.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of:
  • Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
  • General facility maintenance.
Ability to:
  • Proactively identify, remove, and report potential safety hazards.
  • Read basic communication using common two or three syllable words.
  • Write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
  • Perform the basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and effectively use ratios and measurements.
  • Operate light equipment, hand tools, and professional cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaner, broom, dust mop, bucket cleaning products, cloths/towels, buffing machine, scrub machine, etc.
  • Operate general office equipment to include telephone and computer for the purpose of submitting electronic timesheets.





Working Conditions
Primary Work Location: Assigned buildings and outdoor facilities.
Protective Equipment Required: Gloves, face mask, and eye protection.
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to respiratory and chemical hazards. Monthly exposure to physical hazards. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperature and wetness and/or humidity.
Physical Demands:
Constantly requires vision, foot controls, balancing, hearing, and twisting. Frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, handling/grasping, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, bending, and talking. Medium strength demands include exerting up to 10 pounds constantly, exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, and exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally.
Mental Demands:
Occasionally requires time pressures and frequent change of tasks.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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City of Greenville

About City of Greenville

The City of Greenville, South Carolina, is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment. Our employees play a vital role not only in making what our City is today, but also in shaping the future of Greenville. The City employs over 950 individuals in a diverse array of services.

The City of Greenville does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender/sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veterans' status, or genetic information. The City of Greenville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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City of Greenville
CUSTODIAN - 0826
City of Greenville
Greenville, SC
Aug 11, 2026
$17.24 - $21.70 an hour
Full-time
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