Custodian - Facilities

Job Summary

Employees in this class are under close supervision. Essential Functions include responsibility for cleaning and maintaining the public areas of academic and administrative buildings, medical facilities, residence halls and apartments; assisting with maintaining assigned grounds areas; performing all assigned cleaning duties. Must be able to work any shift. Overtime will be required as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures
Ability to understand and use the materials and equipment used in custodial work 
Ability to follow simple instructions
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others
Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor

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.