UTSI Custodian

The Facilities Department at the University of Tennessee Space Institute in Tullahoma, Tennessee is seeking a Custodian at $15 per hour. One vacancy, regular, full-time with excellent benefits.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of duties involving cleaning and general housekeeping of assigned areas. Workdays Monday through Friday and hours 4:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. As a representative of Facilities, the employee is expected to arrive to work in their required professional attire and be reliable in attendance.

• Operates light equipment such as vacuums, shampooers, extractors, buffers, and scrubbers.
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, windows, restrooms, walls, and furniture in offices and institutional buildings and facilities.
• Strips and waxes floors.
• Restocks supplies.
• Empties and sanitizes garbage containers and removes recyclables/trash to disposal areas.
• Mixes and utilizes cleaning solutions and chemicals.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Candidate must be capable of doing strenuous work and able to lift, move, and work with heavy objects and wear provided PPE.
• Candidate must be able to perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching and climb ladders.
• Must be comfortable with heights as a lift will be used for certain parts of the job.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as with others and be a team player.
• Must be able to follow directions and take safety and other courses related to the position.
• Must be able to work flexible hours upon request.

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• Must be 18 or older and pass a background check.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in cleaning and general housekeeping.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: To apply online go to the UTSI Employment website: (https://www.utsi.edu/about/campus-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/). Click on "External Applicants" in right hand column. Specify search criteria by entering Tullahoma in the Location box or enter the requisition number in the keyword box. Click on the position to view job description and/or apply. External candidates must create a new account to apply. If you have questions, please call the UTSI Human Resources Office at 931-393-7226 or email hr@utsi.edu.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Appropriate affirmative action office. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the campus ADA Coordinator.

Qualifications:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of duties involving cleaning and general housekeeping of assigned areas. Workdays Monday through Friday and hours 4:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. As a representative of Facilities, the employee is expected to arrive to work in their required professional attire and be reliable in attendance.

• Operates light equipment such as vacuums, shampooers, extractors, buffers, and scrubbers.
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, windows, restrooms, walls, and furniture in offices and institutional buildings and facilities.
• Strips and waxes floors.
• Restocks supplies.
• Empties and sanitizes garbage containers and removes recyclables/trash to disposal areas.
• Mixes and utilizes cleaning solutions and chemicals.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Candidate must be capable of doing strenuous work and able to lift, move, and work with heavy objects and wear provided PPE.
• Candidate must be able to perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching and climb ladders.
• Must be comfortable with heights as a lift will be used for certain parts of the job.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as with others and be a team player.
• Must be able to follow directions and take safety and other courses related to the position.
• Must be able to work flexible hours upon request.