Custodian

Job Summary

Employees in this position work under close supervision and are responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and orderly environments across academic and administrative buildings, medical facilities, residence halls, and apartments located on the College of Medicine campus. Duties include cleaning and maintaining public areas, assisting with grounds upkeep, and completing assigned custodial tasks.

Responsibilities include performing a variety of cleaning and custodial duties to ensure all areas remain sanitary, presentable, and safe for students, staff, patients, and visitors. Custodians may also assist with grounds maintenance and support essential operations during inclement weather, including snow removal and emergency response efforts.

Employees must be available to work any shift, and overtime may be required as needed.

Knowledge of standard cleaning methods, custodial procedures, and sanitation practices
Ability to safely and effectively use custodial supplies, materials, and equipment
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, staff, and the public
Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor, including lifting, bending, and prolonged standing

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of the eighth grade

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family –  Facilities Services, Buildings and Grounds Assistant 1
• Market Range – 2 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Non- exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.