Custodian

About York County

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family‑friendly towns and cities, a progressive urban region, and lakefront communities. York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values excellence, professionalism, integrity, knowledge, friendliness, and dedication.

The Public Works Department is comprised of eight divisions under the direction of the Public Works Director and Assistant Director. The Building Maintenance division provides custodial maintenance of County facilities.

We invite you to join our team as a full‑time (40 hours per week), non‑exempt Custodian. The purpose of this position is to provide custodial maintenance of County facilities to ensure a clean and safe environment for staff and visitors.

Projected Salary/Pay Grade 106: $15.98 per hour (salary determined by qualifications).

Work Schedule: Must be able to work 5:00 am–2:00 pm or 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

• Competitive market‑rate pay, negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Long‑term Disability, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave.
• Deferred Compensation 401(k) Plans, Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Public Loan Forgiveness (Student Loan Forgiveness Program).
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays.
• Longevity Pay.
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Expanded Sick Bank.
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance.
• Wellness Screenings.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Professional Development, Trainings, Conferences.
• Paid uniforms.

• Provides general custodial maintenance in assigned County facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of work performed.
• Performs all work in compliance with County policies, procedures and standards.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from County staff and the public.
• Orders and stocks cleaning supplies.
• Co‑ordinates locking/unlocking of doors and sets or dis‑arms security systems.
• Ensures walkways and parking areas are swept.
• Maintains cleanliness and supply accuracy in restrooms.
• Collects and distributes inter‑office mail and delivers outgoing mail to external mailboxes.
• Removes and replaces liners in trash receptacles as needed.
• Dusts and cleans surfaces including doors, walls, showers, refrigerators, microwaves, appliances, and telephones.
• Moves furniture as required for cleaning and preparing for events and meetings.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of custodial, maintenance or related experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• May be required depending on location and provided by York County:

• Certification in CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System Certificate).
• Blood Borne Pathogens.
• PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) course.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and may require lifting 20–50 pounds. Routine exposure to bright/dim light, dust, pollen, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors.

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man‑made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned at any time.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time