Custodian

Custodian, Monday – Friday 5:00pm – 1:00am

Martin, TN, United States

Custodial Services at the University of Tennessee at Martin is currently accepting applications for a custodian. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM but shift subject to change (40 hours per week). This is a full‑time position with benefits.

• Performing a variety of custodial duties in support of classroom and administrative operations to create a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors in the building.
• Pulling trash and recycle.
• Cleaning and restocking restrooms and general cleaning of buildings.
• Changing light bulbs.
• Floor maintenance including stripping and waxing floors; dust mopping and wet mopping; scrubbing and buffing; vacuuming; extracting carpets.
• Maintain sufficient custodial supplies for the assigned areas(s).
• Reporting any safety concerns and/or maintenance issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Tearing down tables, chairs after special events; sweeping and cleaning bleachers after ball games.
• May be required to assist in mowing duties.
• Custodians can be moved to another building at any time.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively; able to interact positively with co‑workers.
• Physical condition conducive to performance of labor tasks (including bending, reaching overhead, lifting as much as 50 pounds, stooping, climbing ladders to a height of twenty feet, operating power washer, buffers, vacuums, shampoo machines, and scrubbers).
• Good work and attendance record.
• Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM, but shift subject to change (40 hours per week).

• Experience and knowledge of custodial equipment, including operation and safety.
• Experience and knowledge in the use and safety of cleaning chemicals.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants must apply online.

Final date to receive applications:
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until a candidate has been selected.

Minimum hiring rate $14.00 per hour (Market Range 02) – Salary commensurate with education and experience.

• Job Identification 8172
• Job Category Facilities Services
• Posting Date 05/20/2026, 03:10 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 105 Moody Street, Martin, TN, 38238, US

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the EEO. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.