Custodial Worker (Shift 1)

Expedite Talent Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A service provider for educational environments is looking for a dependable Custodial Worker in Nashville, TN. The role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for visually impaired students, supporting their health and wellness. Responsibilities include general custodial tasks such as dusting and mopping, as well as assisting in training new staff. This is a mid-senior level, full-time position requiring attention to detail and basic cleaning knowledge. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Standard cleaning procedures and safety practices knowledge.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties including dusting, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Report needs and concerns to appropriate staff.
• Assist in training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Unlock and secure doors; report issues and supply needs.
• Assist with seasonal tasks and basic maintenance as needed.

Skills

Operating custodial equipment

Attention to detail

Time-management

Communication skills

Following instructions

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Buffers

Floor scrubbers

Carpet extractors

Job description

Position

Custodial Worker (Shift 1)

Employer

Expedite Talent Solutions

General Description

The Tennessee School for the Blind (TSB) is seeking a dependable and detail‑oriented Custodial Service Worker to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellness of our visually impaired student population by ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and safety.

Schedule

Day shift 7am – 3:30pm M‑F

Minimum Qualification

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; no previous experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Reports need and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in on‑job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
• May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisors.
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge: Standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, and equipment; safety practices related to custodial work, including proper lifting techniques, chemical safety, and use of personal protective equipment; basic maintenance and sanitation standards in school or institutional environments; sensitivity to working in an educational setting with blind or visually impaired students.

Skills: Operate custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, floor scrubbers, and carpet extractors; strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness standards consistently; time‑management and prioritization with minimal supervision; good communication and interpersonal skills with staff, students, and supervisors; ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain routine records; dependability, reliability, and strong work ethic.

Abilities:

• Basic ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and to provide individualized support and feedback.
• Basic ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Advanced ability to understand and interpret codes, policies, regulations, and laws, age‑appropriate activities, lesson planning, child development stages, and behavior management techniques.
• Intermediate ability to operate necessary tools and machinery for work tasks.
• Basic ability to collaborate with others in various situations, interpreting data through specific yet varied methods, and using standardized procedures to operate equipment.
• Intermediate ability to problem‑solve.
• Basic ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Basic ability to work flexible hours and adapt to shifting work demands.
• Basic ability to demonstrate tact and patience.
• Intermediate ability to keep confidential information.
• Basic ability to interact with a variety of people and/or teams, handle different types of data for various purposes, and use specialized equipment related to the job.

Additional Information

Selected applicants must verify experience/highest degree held. TSB is a non‑smoking facility in its entirety. The selected applicant must comply with the State of Tennessee Employee Drug‑Free Workplace Policy and other policies. Selected applicants will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check, including Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.

Background Verification

Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check and fingerprinting, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.

• Please note that, due to the position being at a school, any discrepancies in the background check or fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting