Title Code: 7150
Occ. Group: 411.296
Custodian
Skill Level: 1
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
IPEDS: 710
Expectations for All Employees
East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:
PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their
full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.
Job Purpose
Work performed in cleaning and maintaining assigned areas and performing related work as required.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Sweeps, mops, and buffs stairs, corridors and floors
Vacuums carpets
Washes windows, polishes furniture, and cleans woodwork
Picks up paper and debris on ground
May set up and take down chairs, tables and equipment for special events
Empties trash cans and cleans containers
Ability to understand Material Safety Data Sheets
Makes minor repairs to building
Cleans bathroom walls, floors and fixtures and replenishes bathroom supplies
Supplemental Functions
All incumbents are expected to perform these functions except for those qualifying under the Americans with Disabilities Act for a reasonable accommodation.
These functions may vary by institution.
Incumbents may provide backup to various functions within the unit.
May be required to perform related clerical tasks as assigned.
Performs other work as assigned.
Direction Received
Employees work under general supervision. Advice and guidance are available from the supervisor as needed for complex issues or exceptions to policy.
Direction Given
N/A
Job Specifications
Successful completion of the eighth grade.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics
Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.
Knowledge of the material and equipment used in custodial and minor maintenance work.
Ability to follow simple instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other
Working Conditions/Physical Demands/Special Conditions
Specific working conditions, physical demands and special conditions relative to this position are on file in the Office of Human Resources for your information.
Date Skill Evaluation
5/2004 1 32012113
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.