Custodian

Fisk University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Fisk University in Nashville, TN is seeking part-time custodians to perform cleaning and related duties across campus facilities. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and maintaining neatness in common areas and classrooms.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, are willing to learn, and bring prior janitorial experience. A background check will be required; no direct reports, flexible hours, and a commitment to quality cleaning standards.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with cleaning techniques and procedures.
• Takes ownership of problems and solves them quickly.
• Shows initiative and willingness to grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to cleaning schedules and maintain neatness across facilities.
• Work with team to execute cleaning duties and meet standards.
• Report repairs or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Keep safety signs visible for wet floors and other hazards.
• Restock restroom supplies and ensure logs are up to date.
• Perform additional cleaning tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Fisk University - Nashville, TN 37208, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Job Category: Facilities, Fisk University is seeking Part-time Custodians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere and stay on task with the cleaning schedules that are set by the cleaning and custodial supervisor.
• Work as part of a team to execute cleaning duties and to make sure that standards (neatness/cleanliness) are maintained.
• Make reports to supervisor concerning repairs that have to be made (which have been noticed while carrying out daily duties)
• When in contact with hazardous materials, inform the appropriate authorities so that the situation can be addressed,
• Keep clean windows to door entries, mopping floors, dusting, and always sweeping and vacuuming where applicable.
• Empty trash bins on a regular basis.
• Ensure safety signs are visible for wet floors during cleaning and any other form of safety situation in the surroundings.
• Re-stock materials like toilet paper and hand towels in the washrooms, etc.
• Carry out extra cleaning duties as ordered or instructed by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to communicate and work with various departments and staff.
• Verify scope, timelines, and quality of work.
• Maintain and track work order requests are complete on your shift.
• Respond to urgent issues as needed.
• Make sure assigned cleaning tasks are executed in a timely and orderly manner.
• Prescribe appropriate cleaning materials and products needed for disinfecting and sanitizing the entire building according to the organization’s standards
• Ensure proper cleaning logs and records that show areas of the building that have been cleaned.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be familiar or have good knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures
• Takes ownership of problems and solves them fast
• Shows initiative of career growth

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

No direct reports.

Qualifications: Education:

High school diploma required.

Experience:

• Previous working experience as a custodian/janitor is a plus.
• Have a willingness to continue to learn

Licenses or Certificates:

None

Additional Requirements:

A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant.