Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | STA00291PO24 |
| Job Family | Building and Grounds Maintenance |
| Job Function | Custodial Services |
| USC Market Title | Custodial Lead |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132113 |
| Job Level | A4 - Administrative/Operational Support |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Custodial Lead |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support |
| Department | SAAS Housing Facility Management |
| State Pay Band | 4 |
| Approved Starting Salary | $37,735 |
| Advertised Salary Range | $37,735 - $39,235 |
| Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | Standard working schedule:Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Trades/Maintenance |
About USC
| About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |
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| Inclusive Excellence Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. |
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | The Custodial Lead provides floor care, carpet care, preparation and clean up for University residence halls, and emergency response to all buildings in accordance with established procedures and instructions for the night shift. Custodial Lead will also be responsible for distribution of supplies and oversight in supervisor’s absence. Important aspects of this job -
Perks:
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| Minimum Qualifications | High school diploma and 3 years’ related experience; or equivalent experience or training. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Must have a thorough knowledge of floor care and carpet care procedures and experience in operating motorized equipment. Ability to work independently and with team members. Knowledge and skills of industrial custodial duties and institutional regulations. Ability to carry out duties in a timely manner. Ability to use housekeeping chemicals according to label instructions and in a safe manner, including proper disposal of chemicals. Knowledge of blood-borne pathogens and material safety data sheets. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Applies total quality management/continuous improvement principles and processes by attending training and meetings; providing on the job training to new and temporary employees and retraining based on Q & A evaluations; Conducts routine building inspections and works with team to provide quality services in a timely manner; sharing information and suggesting improvements in work methods; troubleshooting problems and reporting difficulties to supervisor; communicating with faculty, staff, students, building liaisons, and campus visitors as necessary in order to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs; to provide a high level of customer service; and to share best practices and resolve problems with the custodial services areas. Reports work orders through FIXX. Issues, retrieves and maintains log of keys. Responsible for taking and maintaining records of attendance. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Responds to emergencies to include extracting water from floors and carpeted areas using wet/dry vacuums and/or carpet shampooer/extractor and blower machines, and moving furniture during flooding in order to prevent water damage. Provides a higher level of custodial work when necessary in post-construction sites, flooded or otherwise damaged buildings, when called upon for catastrophic events such as providing evacuee facilities; working at different locations as necessary to fill in for absent employees or to alleviate overload conditions; and responding to emergency weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call-backs. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Assists with the preparation for and clean-up of University special events, including setting up and taking down chairs and tables, egressing the location before and after the event, providing additional recycling and waste receptacles, and removing trash and recycling materials after the event. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
| Job Duty | Assists with fulfilling the Custodial Services mission by performing custodial duties when necessary to include, but not limited to, high and low dusting, vacuuming, washing walls, mopping and scrubbing floors, wiping down surfaces (wood, glass, plastic, Formica, tile, slate, granite, ceramic, blackboard and white board), shampooing carpets, sweeping, polishing floors and furniture, collecting and removing trash and recycled materials, and any other cleaning work necessary in activity rooms, canteens, classrooms, computer and network labs, conference rooms, elevators, entrances, halls, functions rooms, kitchens, lounges, offices, restrooms, stairways, study halls, and laundry rooms adhering to University policies and procedure, applicable standards for the specific type of location being cleaned, safety codes, and OSHA regulations and using applicable equipment and appropriate cleaning supplies in order to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment, and keep up the property value of the assigned buildings. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
| Job Duty | Perform administrative related tasks to include completing work orders and safety data sheets and incident reports as necessary to communicate needs and/or to indicate completed work assignments, accidents, equipment damage or failure, and any other relevant issues; requesting and restocking supplies and equipment from supervisor using various supply sheets and request forms to maintain adequate supplies; daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment; and completes/maintains accurate daily labor sheets and leave requests. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
| Job Duty | Perform other duties as assigned. |
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| Essential Function | No |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
| Job Duty | Maintains wood, ceramic tile, cement, brick, and linoleum floors by sweeping, dust mopping, damp mopping, scrubbing or stripping, finishing, waxing, and buffing by using wet and dry stripping methods, utilizing buffer machines, wet/dry vacuums, roto-washers, and extractors and maintains carpeted floors by vacuuming, bonneting, pre-treating stains, and shampooing using dry powder and extraction methods in order to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment and keep up the property value of the flooring in assigned buildings. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 50 |
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 |
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| Hazardous weather category | Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | 04/16/2024 |
| Job Open Date | 04/03/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 05/31/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by May 31, 2024 The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166437 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |
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