Custodial Services, Recycling & Special Events
We are problem solvers with a mission; a commitment to enhance and maintain the entire campus and provide clean, safe, and sanitary conditions for everyone to enjoy.
Services We Provide
The Department of Custodial Services, a vital part of University Facilities, is responsible for maintaining the appearance of more than 75 academic and administrative buildings at Clemson University. We manage the custodial care of all academic and administrative areas, including rest rooms and lobbies. To ensure consistent and reliable service, a frequency schedule has been established in each area for each task.
Our department employs 146 full time employees. The total gross square footage which we're responsible for is 3,479,066. Each custodian cleans an area of approximately 30,000 square feet. To keep a typical position up to the standards we have established, each custodian must prioritize the needs of the building users with an on-going program of deep cleaning.
For basic custodial service in buildings, contact the particular building's head custodian. The custodial staff begins work at 5:00 am and works until 1:00 p m and the Floor Crew begins work at 11:00 p m and works until 7:00 am. Custodial Services has an answering machine that either delivers a message to the appropriate person the next working day, or in case of an emergency, directs the caller to the Campus Police for immediate service.
Custodial Staff
Managing the custodial needs of Clemson University is an enormous task, one that we handily meet on a daily basis thanks to our dedicated supervisors and their respective team members. Below you will find introductions to the administrative staff.
Tom Jones, Director
Tom Jones is our current Director of Custodial Services. Tom's primary responsibilities as Director include planning and directing environmental management within University Facilities. He is also responsible for managing campus-based special project services and events.
Karen Butts, Event Services Coordinator
After earning her Clemson diploma, Karen joined the Facilities staff in 2003. She schedules and coordinates Facilities services in support of university events.
Charles Brown, Custodial Manager
Charles Brown has 16 years service with Clemson University. He manages 4 supervisors and approximately 65 employees. Charles's primary responsibility as manager is the cleanliness and sanitation of all academic and administrative buildings. Plan that includes prioritizing and directing the job functions of subordinates, as well as assuring that they comply with the rules and regulations of Clemson University and University Facilities.
Tommy Carver, Custodial Manager
Tommy Carver has 24 years of service with Clemson University. He manages 3 supervisors, 1 mechanic and approximately 65 employees. Tommy's primary responsibility as manager is supervision of custodial services in all academic and administrative buildings, on and off campus. He also ensures compliance with rules and regulations set by Clemson University and University Facilities.
Teresa Blanding, Administrative Assistant
Teresa Blanding is the Administrative Assistant of Custodial Services. She has 17 years of service with Clemson University. Teresa's responsibilities include performing administrative and complex secretarial duties for the director, while working closely with other managers and supervisors in the areas of personnel and payroll services. She also acts as our primary contact person for the department
Tim Nix, Custodial Trainer
Timothy Nix has 6 years of service with Clemson University. Tim's primary responsibility as a trainer includes designing and coordinating training procedures for University Facilities and the Custodial Department. He serves as a customer relations and quality assurance contact for our department, and uses obtained information to customize employee development procedures. Also, Tim provides new employee orientation, on the job training, classroom training, and all facets of safety training pertaining to custodial work areas.