Custodian-Day Shift (25-08)

Francis Marion University invites applications for a custodian who, under general supervision, performs a variety of routine and complex cleaning and other custodial duties. All duties of this position, which is primarily housekeeping, must be performed in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing daily cleaning and continuous monitoring of entrances, stairways, corridors, and restrooms during, and between uses to maintain a high standard of appearance.
• Performing scheduled cleaning by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting in all assigned areas including fixtures, furnishings, and equipment.
• Performing specialty cleaning, which includes carpet and vinyl floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and window cleaning.
• Maintaining assigned custodial closet, maintenance cart, and equipment.

State Requirements: Experience in custodial and housekeeping work that is directly related to the area of employment.

FM Preferences/Requirements: Knowledge of, or background and ability to learn the operation of, various items of cleaning equipment including vacuums, floor machines, steam-shampoo cleaners, and extractors. Flexibility/strength/stamina to bend, stoop, or lean over, around, or under obstacles while performing work. Must see well enough to read chemical labels accurately in various lighting conditions and to operate equipment safely at normal speeds of production.

*A Valid SC Driver’s License Required.

State Classification: Building/Grounds Specialist II (KA10)

Band/Level: 2/1

Hourly Rate: $14.36

This full-time position is not a permanent position; however, the duration of employment is expected to be long term.  Furthermore, the staff member will be eligible for all insurance and retirement benefits that are available to permanent employees.

Normal Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00 pm (Monday – Friday). However, hours may vary, and some evening and weekend work may be required. Summer hours will vary.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants may:

1. Come by the Human Resources Office to complete the application process, or call (843) 661-1140 to have an application mailed; or
2. Download the application from our website and either FAX to (843) 661-1202 or mail the requested application referencing Position Number (25-08)

To obtain the FM Staff Application, please click here.

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or FAX to (843) 661-1202.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution