Custodian, Housing

Job Summary

Under close supervision, performs routine custodial and grounds maintenance duties to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining public areas of academic and administrative buildings, medical facilities, residence halls, and apartments; assisting with the upkeep of assigned grounds; and completing all assigned cleaning tasks. Employees must be able to work any shift, and overtime may be required as needed. Performs duties under general supervision and determines the methods and sequence for completing assigned work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, equipment, and chemicals.
• Knowledge of basic safety and sanitation practices.
• Skill in cleaning and maintaining facilities.
• Skill in following instructions and managing assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of the eighth grade.
• Knowledge of basic custodial cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Facilities Services Buildings and Grounds Assistant 1
• Market Range - 2 Salary Schedules
• For information on benefits, please visit Employee Benefits

Application Instructions and additional details

• 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