Custodian Job at State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN

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  • State of Tennessee
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Minimum Qualification:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; no previous experience required.

• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that is above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.

• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.

• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.

• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.

• Reports need and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.

• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.

• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.

• May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisors.

• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, and equipment.
  • Understanding of safety practices related to custodial work (e.g., proper lifting techniques, chemical safety, use of personal protective equipment).
  • Familiarity with basic maintenance and sanitation standards in school or institutional environments.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to working in an educational setting with students who are blind or visually impaired.

Skills:

  • Ability to operate custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, floor scrubbers, and carpet extractors.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness standards consistently.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff, students, and supervisors.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain routine records as required.
  • Dependability, reliability, and strong work ethic.

Ability

• Basic ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and to provide individualized support and feedback.

• Basic ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Advanced ability to understand and interpret codes, policies, regulations, and laws, age-appropriate activities, lesson planning, child development stages, and behavior management techniques.

• Intermediate ability to operate necessary tools and machinery for work tasks.

• Basic ability to collaborate with others in various situations, interpreting data through specific yet varied methods, and using standardized procedures to operate equipment.

• Intermediate ability to problem solve.

• Basic ability to build and maintain relationships.

• Basic ability to work flexible hours and adapt to shifting work demands.

• Basic ability to demonstrate tact and patience.

• Intermediate ability to keep confidential information.

• Basic ability to interact with a variety of people and/or teams, handle different types of data for various purposes, and use specialized equipment related to the job.

Additional Information:

  • Selected applicants must verify experience/highest degree held.
  • TSB is a non-smoking facility in its entirety.
  • The selected applicant must comply with the State of Tennessee Employee Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and other policies.
  • Selected applicants will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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