What are the responsibilities and job description for the CUSTODIAL WORKER 1 position at State of Tennessee?

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time 02 / 11 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time Closing Date / Time 02 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $2,114.00 - $3,164.00 Salary (Annually) $25,368.00 - $37,968.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MIDDLE TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

This classification of Custodial Worker 1 at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $2,823.00 monthly / $33,876.00 yearly.

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : None.

Necessary Special Qualifications : None.

Examination Method : Non-competitive selection for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Summary : Under immediate supervision, performs custodial work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required. Distinguishing Features : This is the entry-working class in the Custodial Worker sub-series. An employee in this class may be assigned to work any shift in providing custodial services at facilities. This class differs from that of Custodial Worker 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for acting as lead custodian.

Responsibilities

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment :

Operates and / or utilizes a variety of custodial related tools and equipment, including floor washing machines, buffers, and vacuums.

Handling and Moving Objects :

Moves furniture.

Performing General Physical Activities :

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and buffs floors by hand or by machine.

Cleans restrooms by sanitizing showers, toilets, cleaning sinks, washing floors and walls, cleaning mirrors, and emptying trash.

Cleans offices, hospital facilities, state park inns and cabins, or other facilities by dusting furniture, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, washing walls and windows, emptying trash, and straightening work areas.

Polices grounds to pick up trash and check for any other needed maintenance.

Documenting / Recording Information :

May keep simple records and makes routine reports of facility deficiencies and materials needed to accomplish work.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment :

Performs light maintenance of equipment utilized.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies :

Time Management

Positive Attitude

Dealing with Ambiguity

Composure

Skills :

Basic skill in managing ones own time

Basic skill in monitoring / assessing ones own performance to make improvements or take corrective action

Basic skill in troubleshooting to determine causes of operating errors in equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, or other custodial equipment

Abilities :

Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with ones body, arms, and / or legs

Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects

Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Tools & Equipment

Floor Buffer

Vacuum cleaner and vacuum cleaning caddy.

Riding floor scrubber

Wet mops and Dust mops

Window squeegee

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :

A valid driver's license

For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations : driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Salary : $25,368 - $37,968

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