Custodial Worker 1

Custodial Worker 1 - Job Description (Rewritten)

Requisition ID: 65410

Position Title: Custodial Worker 1

Organization: Tennessee School for the Deaf

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee (On-site)

Duration: April 6, 2026 - October 2, 2026

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7.5 hours/day)

Position Overview


The Custodial Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across school buildings and facilities. This role includes general cleaning, floor care, restroom sanitation, waste removal, and light maintenance of custodial equipment. The position may also assist with training new custodial staff and performing lead custodial duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, walls, and floors
• Clean offices, classrooms, hallways, and common areas
• Wash windows, walls, and furniture as needed
• Strip, wax, scrub, and buff floors using custodial equipment or by hand
• Operate custodial equipment such as floor machines, buffers, and vacuums
• Pick up trash and monitor grounds for cleanliness and maintenance needs
• Maintain basic records and report maintenance issues or supply needs
• Perform light maintenance and care of custodial equipment
• Assist in training new custodial staff when required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have at least one (1) year of custodial or janitorial experience
• Valid Driver's License required

Background Check Requirement


Because this position is located at a school, selected candidates must pass:

• TBI/FBI background check
• Fingerprinting
• Criminal history check
• Child abuse registry check
• Employment and reference verification

Any issues found during the background check may result in disqualification.

Work Environment


This is a full-time onsite custodial position working in a school environment. The job involves standing, walking, lifting, cleaning, and operating custodial equipment throughout the workday.