CUSTODIAL SERVICES

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine’s Custodial Services operates on a contractual
bases. The USC School of Medicine consist of several academic and clinical buildings which accounts for approximately 300,000 square footage of cleaning space.  Presently, the USC School of Medicine Custodial Services contractor is Service Solutions, Inc.

To request or register a cleaning concern, please call 733-1507 or email tj@med.sc.edu.

USC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CLEANING PROCEDURES:

The following tasks will be performed at the specified frequencies in all areas of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine campus sites, to include all porches, steps and ramps.

 Monday – Wednesday – Friday            Not less than three (3) times per week

            Sweep or vacuum stairs

            Mop entrance (inside tile areas)

            Clean glass bulletin boards

             Tuesday – Thursday                             Not less than two (2) times per week

            Buff/Polish floors

            Damp mop floors

            Damp mop stairs

             Daily

             Clean sand urn

            Empty wastebaskets (all trash)

            Empty and wipe ashtrays

            Dusting

            Clean and disinfect showers (4) – applies to Garners Ferry Road Campus only

            Clean mirrors

            Clean and disinfect chairs, tables and phones

            Refill all dispensers (soap, towels, etc.) as needed

            Spot clean woodwork

            Spot clean walls

            Straighten furniture

            Clean and disinfect drinking fountains

            Dust mop all vinyl floors

            Sweep entrance (30’access to doors)

            Vacuum entrance mats

            All carpet to be vacuumed daily           

            Spot clean heat and air conditioning grills

            Spot clean carpets

            Clean all glass doors

            Clean chalkboards and trays - Classrooms

            Daily (Continued)

            All restrooms will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to include toilets,

            urinals, shelves, basins, floors and walls

            Weekly

            Polish all metal

            Wax-Polish furniture

            Sweep all uncovered floors

            Apply floor polish or recoat (top coat) as required

            Monthly

            Spot clean windows inside and outside

            Clean and disinfect waste receptacles (more often if needed)

            As needed but at least twice per year

            Shampoo carpets

            Strip and seal floors

            As needed but at least once per year

            Wash windows inside and outside        

            Vacuum or dust blinds and drapes

            Clean and disinfect all environmental HVAC supply and return grills

            Shampoo upholstery

            Clean inside and outside of light fixtures

            Floor cleaning means all areas of floors, corners, all edges, under desks, tables and chairs, etc.

            Frequency of required tasks outlined is a minimum requirement only and shall

           not be used by contractor as reason for unacceptable janitorial service.  It will be the contractor’s r esponsibility to determine frequency of tasks required to keep facilities in a condition that reflects the highest standards of cleanliness and appearance.