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Building/Grounds Specialist II- Evergreen
State of South Carolina
Clemson University
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$30,700 - $30,700
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 3, 2027
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves performing everyday cleaning and maintenance tasks in university buildings, such as sweeping, mopping, and caring for floors and carpets, while also helping with inventory, inspections, and emergency responses.
It's a team-based role at Clemson University focused on keeping facilities clean and compliant with safety standards.
A good fit would be someone reliable with hands-on cleaning experience who is willing to learn and handle occasional on-call duties.
Key Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in custodial, housekeeping, or pest control work
- Ability to perform physical tasks like sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing, and polishing floors
- Skills in floor care including waxing, buffing, stripping, and using equipment like buffing machines, wet-dry vacuums, roto washers, and carpet extractors
- Assistance with inventory management, ordering supplies, and restocking areas like restrooms
- Participation in building inspections, safety compliance, testing cleaning products, and data record-keeping
- Completion of on-the-job training, university-required courses, and availability for emergency, weekend, or snow removal callbacks
- Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent, custodial services certification, valid Class D driver's license, and 3+ years of relevant experience
Full Job Description
OB SUMMARY:
Performs routine institutional custodial duties as a part of a team of skilled custodians. Assists in maintaining inventory and ordering and distributing supplies in assigned area. Performs other duties as assigned.
Please note: This posting is not for a specific role but is for Building/Ground Specialist II opportunities within the University as they become available.
JOB DUTIES:
60% - Essential - Housekeeping:Performs housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing, and polishing floors in assigned area.
Performs floor care, such as waxing, buffing, and dry and wet stripping floors. Uses buffing machine, wet-and-dry vacuum and roto washer.
Shampoos carpet using a carpet extractor.20% - Essential - Inspecting and Data Management:Accompanies supervisor while conducting inspections of buildings. Discusses results with Supervisor.
Follows guidance to staff on safety measures, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with established rules and guidelines.
Assists in testing new cleaning products and updates records regarding use and performance.10% - Essential - Inventory and Equipment Maintenance:Assists in maintaining inventory, ordering, and distributing supplies in assigned areas.
Requests new products as needed. Stays abreast of standards for equipment use.
Inspects and restocks restrooms.10% - Essential - Training and On -Call Support: Completes on-the-job training and related educational instruction as outlined in the Custodial training program.
Completes University required trainings (online and in person). Responds to emergency, weekend, and snow callbacks.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Experience - Experience in custodial, housekeeping or pest control work directly related to area.
Work Exp 1+ years
Qualifications
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:Education - High School or Equivalent - Certification in Custodial Services.
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
Work Exp 3+ years
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