Custodial Worker Jobs in South Carolina
Custodial Worker jobs in South Carolina are consistently in demand, concentrated in healthcare systems, public school districts, university campuses, and manufacturing facilities across the state. Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville are the largest hiring metros, with anchor institutions like Prisma Health, the Medical University of South Carolina, and Clemson University among the most established employers. The most in-demand specialties include healthcare environmental services, industrial cleaning, and floor care and maintenance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE PROGRAM (MSP)
FOR JOB POSTINGS WITH A GRADE OF NF01 - NF03, GSE02-GSE05 (CHILDCARE), NA03 - NA10 (CRAFTS & TRADES) IF MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE IS BEING CLAIMED, PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE'S ORDERS TO THE APPLICATION.
ORDERS MUST INCLUDE APPLICANT'S NAME AND ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE'S ASSIGNMENT TO
MCRD PARRIS ISLAND, MCAS BEAUFORT OR NAVAL HOSPITAL BEAUFORT. MSP PROGRAM APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.
WHEN APPLYING FOR REGULAR PART-TIME OR REGULAR FULL-TIME POSITIONS, SPOUSE PREFERENCE CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE PER ROTATION TO THE DUTY STATION
Major Duties
Summary of Duties: Performs one or more of the following duties: Scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using heavy (industrial-type) powered scrubbers and buffers. Vacuum cleans rugs, using heavy (industrial-type) vacuum cleaner. Adjusts, cleans, and oils these machines, and changes brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments on them. Washes and replaces Venetian blinds, changes light bulbs and washes ceiling fixtures and room partitions, using ladders and scaffolds. Moves heavy furniture, supplies and equipment. In living quarters, makes beds, changes linens and collects soiled linen. Keeps rest rooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains. Dusts ledges and woodwork. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap. Maintains a stock of cleaning materials and equipment and notifies supervisor when more are needed.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge and skill sufficient to read signs, follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to work safely while moving lightweight objects. Ability to use powered equipment and perform minor maintenance on this equipment. Ability to learn Material Safety Data Sheets.
Responsibility: Works with specific oral and written instructions. Usually not called upon to use judgment for other than simple choices. Responsible for exercising continual care, due to the nature of tools and equipment used, and the weight of objects handled. After receipt of instructions, worker may complete routine duties involving several distinct tasks or steps independently.
Physical Effort: Exerts moderately heavy physical effort in controlling heavy equipment, carrying and setting up ladders and scaffolds and working from ladders and scaffolds. Continual standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.
Working Conditions: Work is typically performed indoors, in areas which normally have adequate heat, light and ventilation. Exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors. Exposed to minor injuries.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
¿To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.¿
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
- Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
- If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
- Resume that does not exceed 2 pages
resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.¿
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in custodial worker jobs across South Carolina.
- Ability to pass a background check required by South Carolina employers
- Prior commercial or institutional cleaning experience in a South Carolina setting
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and proper chemical handling procedures
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Reliable transportation to reach facilities across South Carolina campuses or sites
- Basic ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a facilities environment
Custodial Worker Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a custodial worker in South Carolina?
Custodial work in South Carolina does not require a state-issued license or exam. Most employers hire candidates with a high school diploma or GED and provide on-the-job training in cleaning procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols. Healthcare settings operated by systems like Prisma Health or MUSC may require additional environmental services orientation. Demonstrating familiarity with commercial cleaning equipment and chemical safety gives applicants a practical edge in a competitive market.
Which companies hire custodial workers in South Carolina?
Companies currently hiring custodial workers in South Carolina include University of South Carolina, Aramark, and State of South Carolina, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's large hospital networks, public universities, and manufacturing plants are among the most consistent sources of custodial openings in the state.
Which South Carolina cities have the most custodial worker jobs?
South Carolina, Anderson County, and Richland County have the most custodial worker openings in South Carolina. Columbia drives volume as the state capital and home to state government buildings, the University of South Carolina, and Prisma Health, while Charleston's growing hospitality and healthcare sectors and Greenville's manufacturing corridor generate steady demand across facilities of all sizes.
Are there remote custodial worker jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Custodial work is hands-on and site-specific by nature, so most roles require a physical presence on campus, in a facility, or at a client location. About 0% of custodial worker openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those are almost exclusively in supervisory or facilities coordination roles that include administrative duties.
How can I get hired as a custodial worker in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to institutional employers like school districts, state agencies, or hospital systems, which regularly hire without prior experience and train on site. The South Carolina Department of Education and MUSC both post entry-level environmental services and building services roles suited to first-time applicants. Applying to a housekeeping aide or porter role is a common lateral move that builds the credential needed to advance to a full custodial position.
Where can I find and apply to custodial worker jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to custodial worker jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your location and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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