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Posted: February 10, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Building/Grounds Specialist III - Custodian (61032209)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$39,312 - $54,100

per year

Closes

March 2, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves keeping a state transportation lab clean and tidy by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and maintaining supplies in areas like restrooms, hallways, and break rooms.

It also includes occasional outdoor tasks like cleaning sidewalks around the building.

A good fit would be someone reliable with basic cleaning experience who doesn't mind physical work and can handle lifting up to 50 pounds.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six months of custodial or groundskeeping experience
  • Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, climb, balance, kneel, push, pull, and grasp
  • Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours during emergencies or inclement weather

Full Job Description

At the Office of Materials and Research central laboratory, performs custodial and maintenance duties including cleaning restrooms, hallways, and work centers around copiers. Sweeps and mops the floors and vacuums the carpets. Keeps the break areas clean and free of clutter. Empty office trash from each area of the lab daily. Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies. Cleans, vacuums, and dusts lobby and conference room on a rotating schedule. Cleans doors, walls, baseboards, and windows on a rotating schedule. Keeps the sidewalks clean and trash picked up around the entry doors of the building. Performs other related duties as assigned.










Requirements

A high school diploma and six (6) months of custodial or grounds keeping experience directly related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulate objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work hours outside the normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental related emergencies.

Additional Information

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5230714