Custodian (Buildings & Grounds)

Job Description

Job Summary

The City of Greenville's Public Recreation & Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Custodian in our Buildings & Grounds division. This position maintains the upkeep and cleanliness of City buildings and grounds to ensure sound operations and a safe work environment.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Cleans floors, walls, windows, lavatory fixtures, stairs, and doors using brooms, dust mops, heavy wet mops, brushes, and sponges;
• Operates buffing machine to remove or renew wax finishes;
• Empties trash containers;
• Replaces and removes light bulbs;
• Performs manual labor related to building operations;
• Notifies supervisor of cleaning supplies inventory;
• Makes minor repairs;
• Makes deliveries and runs errands;
• Transports mail and other materials; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (High school diploma or GED preferred); and
• One year of experience in custodial/building facility maintenance work.

OR

• High school diploma or GED; and
• At least six months of experience in custodial/building facility maintenance work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• building maintenance practices, supplies, and equipment.
• hazards and safety methods related to custodial operations.

Ability to:

• use assigned cleaning equipment.
• climb and work safely from ladders.
• understand and follow oral and written directions.
• perform a variety of manual tasks.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required.
• This position is designated Essential Personnel and On-Call: when required, reports to work during inclement weather, natural disasters, and emergency situations.
• Must be able to work late shifts and be available for the City Council meetings as required.
• Regular working hours are Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Work monthly rotating late shifts for City Council meetings and other scheduled meetings, and work a rotating on-call schedule.
• This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern