Grounds Custodian
Charlestonsc
·Apr 28, 2026
- Salary
- $56k – $40k
- Location
- Public Service and Stormwater Operations, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Annual Salary:
$55,594.50 - $40,462.50Hourly:
$28.51 - $20.75Department:
Environmental Services, Public ServiceDivision:
Street SweepingFLSA:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and general appearance of City streets and sidewalks located in the City's Central Business District.
Examples of Duties:
- Sweeps and cleans streets, sidewalks, and gutters using a Glutton street Vac or a shovel and push broom.
- Will be required to operate a Glutton Street vac.
- Removes debris and dirt from sewer grates and catch basins.
- When necessary, shovels snow and sand.
- When necessary, cleans litter from vacant lots around the city.
- May be required to drive a truck and pull a trailer to and from downtown to deliver the glutton street vac’s to the job site.
- May be required to drive a City vehicle around downtown area to empty City-owned wastebaskets located on sidewalks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
- Employees in this position are required to work and walk outdoors in downtown Charleston
- You must be available to work one of the following shifts:
- Shift A: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Shift B: Tues. – Sat. 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Other Necessary Requirements:
- May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]