Custodial Assistant Manager Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Custodial Assistant Manager
Department Custodial Services – 40320
Pay Grade 10
Job Category Support Staff
Job Summary The Custodial Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, organization, and supervision of custodial operations to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and faculty. This role involves managing a team of custodial supervisors, foremen, and staff, including hiring, training, evaluating, and implementing progressive discipline when necessary. The manager conducts regular building inspections, ensures compliance with housing standards and safety regulations, and works closely with Facilities Management leadership to provide support for special events, department moves, and emergency situations. In addition to staff oversight, the Custodial Manager monitors and maintains custodial inventories, requisitions supplies and equipment, and utilizes a computerized system to track work orders and ensure service requests are completed efficiently. They are designated as essential personnel, responding to after-hours emergencies and extreme weather events to assess, report, and maintain operational safety. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills to enhance custodial services and uphold high cleanliness standards across all housing facilities. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
Paid time off & leave
17 paid holidays
Educational Assistance
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Access to University facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding. ETSU is an equal opportunity employer

Disclaimer:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of human resource principles, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles and methods of supervision.
Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable Material Safety Data Sheets.
Knowledge of the care of and the maintenance of cleaning equipment used in custodial work.
Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.
Ability to supervise employees. Ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise and inspect the work of others.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to use floor care products and equipment.
Ability to train new personnel and coordinate the efforts of a work crew.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the students, the public and other employees.
Ability to evaluate and react decisively.
Ability to perform simple clerical tasks with computers.
Ability to implement progressive discipline when necessary.

PHYSICALY DEMANDS

Walking, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, driving a vehicle, and use of fine and gross motor skills when operating machinery and equipment. Works in indoor and outdoor work spaces. May be exposed to heat, cold, dust, noise, fumes, wetness, chemicals, and flammable/combustible liquids. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of custodial experience.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Maintain and possess a valid Driver’s License. Preferred Qualifications 5-7 years previous custodial supervisor experience in a university environment;
Proficient with computers and other technology
APPA Certification Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number

SS01759P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 03/26/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes