Custodial Technician

The Charleston Gaillard Center • Charleston, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Custodial Technician supports the Charleston Gaillard Center’s event operations by preparing for events and cleaning public areas, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, and event spaces afterward. The role maintains a high standard of cleanliness during performances and rental events, with work scheduled around event activity and seasonal peaks. Hours are flexible and event-driven, typically including evenings and weekends.

The Charleston Gaillard Center is a nonprofit performing arts organization established in 2015. Its campus includes the 1,818-seat Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall, a 26,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall with the Grand Ballroom and Salons, and a Terrace Lawn.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively about job tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, bend and stoop, and push equipment.
• Flexible availability for event-based and seasonal scheduling, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to reliably arrive on time, including for late-night event end times.
• Attention to detail, teamwork, and a customer-service orientation in a fast-paced event environment.
• Ability to safely use janitorial equipment such as mops, vacuums, and sprayers, and to use disinfectants and general cleaners according to safety guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of disinfection practices, safe cleaning methods for various floor types, waste sorting, and venue-specific rules.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws, is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous cleaning or janitorial experience, ideally in venues, hotels, or event spaces.
• Familiarity with carpet, terrazzo, marble, and wood floors and safe cleaning methods.
• Experience in high-volume public venues or performing arts facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform light cleaning and setup support in event spaces, lobbies, restrooms, and corridors before performances or rentals.
• Clean up after events by emptying trash and recyclables, spot-cleaning spills, dust mopping or sweeping hard floors, vacuuming high-traffic areas, and restoring spaces.
• Maintain restrooms during events by sweeping and disinfecting floors, wiping fixtures and counters, restocking soap, towels, and tissue, and sanitizing high-touch areas.
• Damp-wipe walls and reachable surfaces, dust horizontal surfaces, spot-clean glass and mirrors, and perform scheduled routine floor care.
• Assist with higher-volume cleaning during peak event seasons as directed by the Facilities Department.
• Report hazards, malfunctions, and maintenance needs to the Custodial Supervisor.
• Keep janitorial closets and equipment neat and orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED