<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00119PO26 Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Custodial Services USC Market Title Custodial Supervisor Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132115 Job Level A4 - Administrative/Operational Support Business Title (Internal Title) Custodial Supervisor Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Custodial State Pay Range G06 USC Market Range MRC - $40,269 $49,330 $58,390 Anticipated Hiring Range $40,269 - $49,330 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <ul> <li>Monday-Friday </li><li>7:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. </li><li>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. </li></ul> <p>Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other</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>Veterans' Preference Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>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 "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>Supervises custodial zone operations for the cleanliness, appearance, safety, and maintenance functions of Facilities Department in the buildings of the University of South Carolina's Columbia campus. Performs backup custodial work when necessary.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. </li><li>Requires 3 or more years of job related experience. </li></ul> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials</p> <ul> <li>Driver's license required. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED and 3 years related experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified with 1 year of supervisory and/or lead experience. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial tasks. Knowledge of custodial standards and requirements. </li><li>Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. </li><li>Knowledge of inventory control. Some knowledge of personnel, procurement, and budgeting practices in state government. </li><li>Knowledge of the concepts and techniques of on-the-job training. </li><li>Ability to keep accurate written records. </li><li>Ability to prioritize and make the optimal use of personnel, materials and equipment. </li><li>Ability to plan, direct and review the work of subordinates. </li><li>Ability foster a cooperative work environment. </li><li>Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate. </li><li>Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to problem solve through effective listening and observation skills. </li><li>Ability to assist in budget planning and monitoring expenditures. </li><li>Ability to estimate job costs. </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Supervises custodial personnel in assigned buildings that are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and attractive environment, including but not limited to high and low dusting, vacuuming, washing walls, mopping and scrubbing floors, wiping down surfaces, shampooing carpets, and any other cleaning work necessary, by providing direction, leadership, motivation, and on the job training; issuing keys; assigning and reviewing work; completing Employee Performance Management System documents; reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips; and assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities while using various computer equipment and software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, AIM, VIP, Internet access, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty</p> <p>Performs inspections of assigned buildings by walking through and observing interiors of buildings in order to review the work of employees, gather information for developing work orders that are used by maintenance or custodial staff, communicate with customers, check on the need for replacement fire extinguishers, report safety concerns, meet with building liaisons, and provide a visible custodial management presence to staff, professors, students, and visitors. Performs back-up custodial work regularly to maintain the cleanliness and enhance the image of assigned buildings when employee who originally completed the work is not available.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Develops and communicates maintenance and special project work orders based on institutional and organizational requirements, site inspections, employees' reports, and recommendations from building liaisons, deans, department chairs, professors, and other staff to include using the buffer or the pressure washer, cleaning carpets, and the completion of higher level custodial work in research lab facilities, post-construction sites, flooded or otherwise damaged buildings, and when called upon for catastrophic events such as providing evacuee facilities in order to provide a high level of customer service and an attractive and well-maintained campus.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Communicates with building liaisons, deans, department chairs, professors, and other department staff on a regular basis, bringing in upper management when necessary, in order to provide support, research issues, and enhance the image of custodial services with University personnel by providing a sense of immediate customer service, solving problems, building rapport, gathering necessary information, and giving custodial guidance and advice.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>On a regular basis, maintains a stock of cleaning supplies and equipment by ordering, receiving, and verifying goods from Consolidated Supplies, distributing supplies to employees or restocking supply closets in assigned buildings in order to ensure efficient and effective cleaning system processes.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Prepares reports for management review including incidents, work orders, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, position management information, and summations of meetings and trainings attended using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel in order to provide work management with necessary planning and scheduling information, to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs, to review trends, and to share best practices and resolve problems within the custodial services areas.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty</p> <p>Attends meetings and training events in order to gain knowledge of and apply continuous improvement principles and concepts including process mapping, defining measurement objectives, and researching and discussing best practices.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5</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 Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 02/26/2026 Job Close Date 04/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by April 12, 2026.</p> <p>The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Programs </li><li>Paid Tuition </li><li>Dependent Scholarships </li><li>Annual Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul> <p>Click here to learn more about why you should work at UofSC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202929 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>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED and 3 or more years of job related experience? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Do you have a valid Driver's License? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Other Supporting Documents </li><li>Resume </li></ul>