Custodial Worker (2nd Shift)

• Fingerprinting is mandatory upon acceptance during the unfinalized stage and must be reviewed and approved before proceeding to a finalized contract.

• Selected applicants must verify experience/highest degree held.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Second shift 2pm 11pm Monday Friday

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.
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.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures chemicals and equipment.

• Understanding of safety practices related to custodial work (e.g. proper lifting techniques chemical safety use of personal protective equipment).

• Familiarity with basic maintenance and sanitation standards in school or institutional environments.

• Awareness of and sensitivity to working in an educational setting with students who are blind or visually impaired.

Skills:

• Ability to operate custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners buffers floor scrubbers and carpet extractors.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness standards consistently.

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff students and supervisors.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain routine records as required.

• Dependability reliability and strong work ethic.

Ability
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 to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks child abuse records employment verification and professional/personal reference checks.