Title: Custodial Support Associate Polk County Campus

Institution: TCAT-Athens

Department: Instruction

Campus Location: TCAT Polk County

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Athens is accepting applications for the full-time position of Facilities Support Associate – Custodian. This position is responsible for the custodial duties at the Polk County campus. Under the general supervision of the Vice President, this position performs the daily cleaning of common areas per the institution’s cleaning and maintenance policy. The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week to support our mission of fostering a positive and professional learning environment.

Job Duties

• Daily cleaning of the Polk County campus common areas including bottle filling stations, windows, floors, restrooms, administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, and outside walks and door mats.
• Duties include emptying waste cans, picking up litter in the yard and parking lot, and replenishing hand towels, toilet tissues, and soap in restrooms.
• Perform safety and security checks.
• Perform opening and closing of facilities, as needed.
• Support student success.
• Check motorized equipment before using and contact Facilities Support Associate Lead for needed maintenance and repair

Salary Range:  $31,922 - $39,902

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or the equivalent as determined by the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test
• Three (3) years of custodial work experience
• Familiar with cleaning chemicals and MSDS labeling
• Must possess or are able to obtain a valid Tennessee driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of custodial work experience in an education setting preferred
• OSHA 10 Certification preferred but not necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods used to perform high quality routine cleaning of public areas
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipment used in cleaning of various types of areas including; flooring materials, restrooms, water fountains, walls, glass, etc.
• Knowledge of MSDS labeling and policy

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Ability to lift 40 pounds