Custodian

The Custodial Department is looking to fill three (3) vacant positions. Employees in this class are under close supervision. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the public areas of academic and administrative buildings. Assist with maintaining assigned grounds areas; perform all assigned cleaning duties.

Must be able to work any shift or schedule. Overtime will be required as necessary. Facilities employees may be required to report at their regularly scheduled times during emergency closures or during inclement weather to perform essential functions, including snow removal duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures
• Ability to understand and use the materials and equipment used in custodial work 
• Ability to follow simple instructions 
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others 
• Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of eighth grade. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Facilities Services, Buildings and Grounds Assistant 1

• Market Range – 2 (Salary Schedules)

• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check. 

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.