Custodial, Maintenance, and Security Associate (part-time)

University of Tennessee - Knoxville; Somerville (TN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee at Martin Somerville Center is seeking a part-time Custodial, Maintenance, and Security Associate to support facilities operations in Somerville, TN. The role is 25 hours per week with a starting wage of $14.25 per hour and includes custodial, maintenance, and security responsibilities.

Responsibilities include cleaning, inventory, event setup, groundskeeping, and basic IT support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid driver''s license.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make routine decisions independently.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to take direction and sustain long periods of light to moderate heavy physical activity.
• Must possess working knowledge of light-duty maintenance issues (e.g., changing light bulbs, painting).
• Must have a good work and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Performing various custodial duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Managing supplies, including receiving, stocking, and maintaining inventory.
• Setting up and taking down for special events.
• Cleaning floors, windows, walls, and other assigned areas.
• Managing trash control and emptying trash containers.
• Performing groundskeeping and building maintenance duties.
• Operating maintenance equipment such as mowers.
• Securing and unlocking the center and providing safety support
• Reporting safety concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Completing work orders.
• Assist with basic technology support and serve as IT support facilitator, as needed.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Valid driver''s license

Operate maintenance equipment

Follow instructions

Make routine decisions independently

Use cleaning equipment

Use cleaning chemicals

Work well with others

Physical stamina

Light-duty maintenance

Good attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodial, Maintenance, and Security Associate (part-time)

Somerville, TN, United States

Job Description

The University of Tennessee at Martin Somerville Center is currently accepting applications for a part-time(25 hours per week) custodian, maintenance and security associate.

Responsibilities

• Performing various custodial duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Managing supplies, including receiving, stocking, and maintaining inventory.
• Setting up and taking down for special events.
• Cleaning floors, windows, walls, and other assigned areas.
• Managing trash control and emptying trash containers.
• Performing groundskeeping and building maintenance duties.
• Operating maintenance equipment such as mowers.
• Securing and unlocking the center and providing safety support
• Reporting safety concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Completing work orders.
• Assist with basic technology support and serve as IT support facilitator, as needed.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Six months of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions
• Ability to make routine decisions independently
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to take direction and sustain long periods of light to moderate heavy physical activity.
• Must possess working knowledge of light-duty maintenance issues (ex., changing light bulbs, painting, etc.).
• Must have a good work and attendance record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of custodial equipment, to include operation and safety.
• Experience and knowledge in the use and safety of cleaning chemicals.

Application Process: Qualified applicants must apply online.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until a candidate has been selected.
Minimum hiring rate is $14.25 per hour (Market Range 03). Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Info

• Job Identification 9748
• Job Category Facilities Services
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 08:24 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 538 University Street, Martin, TN, 38238, US

EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATIONSTATEMENT

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 veteranstatus.

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 (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEOoffice .