Custodial Technician
Posted
Description
Position: Custodial Technician
Reports to: Custodial Supervisor (Facilities Dept.)
Location: Downtown Charleston, SC
Hours: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Organization Background
A leader in the performing arts in the Southeast, the Charleston Gaillard Center commissions, supports, and presents ambitious, multidisciplinary cultural programming and provides access to the best local, national, and global artists and companies on its stage. Through programming on its public campus and extensive arts education initiatives, the Gaillard Center serves as a platform to participate in community building and essential dialogue.
The Gaillard Center was established as a non-profit in 2015. Its campus includes the world-class 1,818-seat Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall, a 26,000 square-foot Exhibition Hall that includes the Grand Ballroom and Salons, and a Terrace Lawn.
For more information about the Charleston Gaillard Center, please visit .
Position Summary
This part-time role supports the Gaillard Center’s event operations by performing pre-event preparation and post-event cleaning in public areas, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, and event spaces. The position focuses on maintaining “best-in-class” cleanliness during performance and rental events, with work concentrated around event schedules and seasonal peaks. Hours are flexible and event-driven, typically including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Pre-event preparation: Light cleaning and setup support in event spaces, lobbies, restrooms, and corridors prior to performances or rentals.
- Post-event cleanup: Empty trash/recyclables, spot clean spills, dust mop/sweep hard floors, vacuum high-traffic areas, and restore spaces after events.
- Restroom maintenance during events: Sweep and disinfect floors, wipe fixtures/counters, restock consumables (soap, towels, tissue), and sanitize high-touch areas.
- Surface and floor care: Damp wipe walls/surfaces within reach, dust horizontal surfaces, spot clean glass/mirrors, and perform routine floor care as scheduled around events.
- Seasonal support: Assist with higher-volume cleaning during peak event seasons as directed by the Facilities Department.
- Report hazards, malfunctions, or maintenance needs to the Custodial Supervisor.
- Maintain janitorial closets and equipment in neat order.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- 18+ years of age; high school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous cleaning/janitorial experience preferred, ideally in venues, hotels, or event spaces.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively regarding job tasks.
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk for extended periods, bend/stoop, and work evenings/weekends.
- Flexible availability for event-based and seasonal scheduling, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to reliably report to work on time, including for late-night event end times.
- Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and customer service orientation in a fast-paced event environment.
- Familiarity with floor types (carpet, terrazzo, marble, wood) and safe cleaning methods preferred.
- Experience in high-volume public venues or performing arts facilities preferred.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Efficiently perform event-related cleaning tasks: sweep/dust mop, spot mop hard floors, vacuum high-traffic areas, spot clean spills/streaks, and wipe surfaces before and after events
- Safely use janitorial equipment (mops, vacuums, sprayers) and apply disinfectants/general cleaners following safety guidelines
- Pay close attention to detail to identify and address dirt, smudges, high-touch contamination, and restroom sanitation needs
- Understand basic disinfection practices and safe methods for cleaning various floor types (terrazzo, carpet, marble, wood), waste sorting, and venue-specific rules
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Physical Requirements
- Physically capable of standing/walking for extended periods, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and pushing equipment.
The Gaillard is an equal opportunity employer. Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Gaillard is critical to our mission. To be a leading performing arts center in the Southeast, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging. For us, equity means that our staff members, our patrons, and our clients can experience the transformative power of the arts, no matter their starting place.