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TCAT-Athens

Temporary Help (TTC)

Pay: $15–$20/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Athens, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/24/2026

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$32,130 / year median in Tennessee

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Title:

Custodian•

Part-Time Institution:

TCAT-Athens Department:

Facilities Campus Location:

TCAT Athens Job Summary The Tennessee College of Applied Technology•Athens is accepting applications for the part-time position of Facilities Support Associate•Custodian. Under the general supervision of the Vice President, this position performs the daily cleaning of common areas per the institution's cleaning and maintenance policy. This 20-hour per week position is responsible for the custodial duties at the Athens campus which supports our mission of fostering a positive and professional learning environment. Job Duties Daily cleaning of the Athens campus common areas including bottle filling stations, windows, floors, restrooms, administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, and outside walks and door mats. Duties include emptying waste cans, picking up litter in the yard and parking lot, and replenishing hand towels, toilet tissues, and soap in restrooms. Perform safety and security checks. Perform opening and closing of facilities, as needed. Support student success. Check motorized equipment before using and contact Facilities Support Associate Lead for needed maintenance and repair

Salary Range:

$15•$20 hourly Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or the equivalent as determined by the High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Three (3) years of custodial work experience Familiar with cleaning chemicals and MSDS labeling Must possess or are able to obtain a valid Tennessee driver's license Preferred Qualifications Five (5) years of custodial work experience in an education setting preferred OSHA 10 Certification preferred but not necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of methods used to perform high quality routine cleaning of public areas Knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipment used in cleaning of various types of areas including; flooring materials, restrooms, water fountains, walls, glass, etc. Knowledge of MSDS labeling and policy Ability to lift 40 pounds Physical Demands / Working Conditions Standing, bending, lifting, driving