Day-Shift Custodian: Create a Safe, Clean School

STI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee School for the Blind (TSB) is seeking a dependable Custodial Service Worker to maintain a clean, safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. This full-time position supports health and wellness by upholding high standards of cleanliness across the campus.

Day-shift hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with duties including dusting, mopping, restroom cleaning, trash disposal, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; no previous experience required.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that is above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

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.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in on-the-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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Time management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Buffers

Floor scrubbers

Carpet extractors

Job description

The Tennessee School for the Blind (TSB) is seeking a dependable Custodial Service Worker to maintain a clean, safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. This full-time position supports health and wellness by upholding high standards of cleanliness across the campus.

Day-shift hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with duties including dusting, mopping, restroom cleaning, trash disposal, and equipment maintenance.