Job Description

We’re Hiring Multiple Custodians!
Looking for reliable team members who take pride in their work. Help create a clean and welcoming campus while working in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

Custodians provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Continuous maintenance of building cleanliness as prescribed by supervisor.
2. Sweep, mop, and buff all stairs, corridors and floors.
3. Vacuum carpets, wash windows, polish furniture, clean woodwork, clean water fountains and empty cigarette waste collectors.
4. Empties trash containers and keep them clean and sanitized.
5. Clean and disinfect bathroom walls, floors and fixtures.
6. Replenish bathroom supplies.
7. Minor maintenance activities on custodial equipment and facilities.
8. Perform furniture set-ups to support special events.
9. Assists in moving offices and activities as necessary.
10. Clean building entries and walks, this will include sweeping, litter pick-up and snow removal as necessary for entry safety and appearance.

Supplemental Functions:

1. Serve on college committees.
2. Participate in other college activities as assigned by Lead Custodian or Director of Facility Services.
3. Perform other duties as assigned including custodial actions for campus events.

Job Specifications:

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

1. Successful completion of 8th grade, including ability to read and comprehend written instructions on chemical cleaning labels and other oral and written instructions.
2. Custodial experience in a similar environment.
3. Should be able to operate cleaning equipment, i.e., floor machine, high-speed buffer and floor scrubber.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Work Characteristics:

1. Ability to work without direct supervision.
2. Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.
3. Ability to work independently and set priorities.
4. Must be able to work with diverse faculty, students and community members, must be able to function effectively as a team member.

Working Conditions:

1. Flexible working hours (depends on building assigned).
2. Moderate standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and pushing.
3. Occasional work outside.
4. Exposure at times to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
5. Daily exposure to blood borne pathogens.
6. Heavy lifting, moving furniture, boxes and equipment across campus.
7. Required to undergo an employment and motor vehicle background check.

Hiring Salary Range $26,450- $31,730

This position is based at the Columbia, TN Campus.

Special Note to Applicants:
Salary offers are determined based on documented education and relevant full-time experience. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all qualifying credentials and experience are clearly reflected on their resume for consideration.
All applications must be submitted online. Applications submitted by email, mail, or in person will not be accepted. The application will remain open until filled.

About Columbia State Community College:

As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to student success both in and out of the classroom, as well as economic and community development in our nine-county service area. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources
humanresources@columbiastate.edu
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2501