Custodian

Performs routine work to clean and care for buildings and premises. Work involves responsibility for the proper cleanliness and minor maintenance of the building to which assigned, and for the tools and equipment used.  Instructions are received in oral or written form, and work is periodically inspected by a superior for conformance with established standards of building care and maintenance. This is a 2nd shift position and it has two (2) vacancies. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:       

• Maintain cleanliness of building including, but not limited to:  sweeping, mopping, buffing and vacuuming floors, dusting and cleaning furniture, emptying trash containers, cleaning and disinfecting restroom walls, floors and fixtures, cleaning windows and glass doors.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Restricted:  Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods.  Light lifting (less than 50 lbs) some walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis.  Moderate exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant but not hazardous odors.  Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions.  Frequency or severity is limited.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow instructions on chemicals used for cleaning.
• Flexibility to work weekends if needed. 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Eighth grade education. 
• 1-year experience in custodian work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School/GED

Minimum starting salary is $23,118 annually ($11.85 per hour). With additional experience pay increases to a maximum pay of $27,785 annually. 

Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable.   Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire. 

Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.