<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number TMP03178PO25 Job Code Title Custodian Advertised Title Custodial Worker Campus Columbia College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Housing - Custodial Operations Salary $16.52/hour Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule</p> <p>Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</p> <p>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.</p> <p>Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits for Temporary Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>Custodial Worker</p> <ul> <li>Do you love knowing your work makes a difference at USC? </li><li>Do you love something new every day you go to work? </li></ul> <p>Look no further!</p> <p>The Custodial Worker is a full-time staff member of University Housing who is responsible for the quality of living in a designated residence hall(s) at the University of South Carolina.</p> <p>Primary duties</p> <ul> <li>Maintains wood, ceramic tile, cement, brick, and linoleum floors </li><li>Responds to emergencies to include extracting water from floors and carpeted areas during flooding in order to prevent water damage </li><li>Assists with the preparation for and clean-up of University special events </li><li>Applies total quality management/continuous improvement principles and processes </li></ul> <p>This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.</p> <p>This position does have access to state benefits such as retirement and medical insurance.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>1 year related experience or equivalency</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date 01/05/2026 Proposed End Date 12/18/2026 Job Open Date 11/25/2025 Job Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Fill out application with all of your relevant experience, please.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/198736 EEO Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Essential</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have 1 year related experience or equivalency? </li></ul> </li><li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul>