Custodian

Job Summary Employees in this position work under close supervision and are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the public areas of academic and administrative buildings. Duties also include assisting with the maintenance of assigned grounds and performing all assigned custodial tasks. This postion will be required to work second shift. This position requires the flexibility to work any shift or schedule. Overtime may be required as needed. Facilities employees may also be required to report to work during emergency closures or inclement weather to perform essential operations, including snow and ice removal. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures preferred. • 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. Required Qualifications • Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor. • Ability to understand and use the materials and equipment used in custodial work. • Ability to follow simple instructions Compensation & Benefits Job Family – Facilities Services Buildings and Grounds Assistant 1 Market Range - 2 Salary Schedules For information on benefits, please visit . 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 and 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.