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Custodian

Fisk University


Job Location:

Nashville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Description

The Custodian will be responsible for performing various functions in ensuring building environments are kept clean. Must have the ability to work within a department and a team environment. Must be courteous and have good communication skills. Must have the ability to work with little or no supervision and be self-motivated and diligent. The essential and secondary functions for this role are defined below:

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 organizations 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
  • Ability to work with others

Licenses or Certificates: None

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



Required Experience:

Senior IC