CUSTODIAL WORKER 1 - 06102025-68457

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HARDEMAN COUNTY 

This is an interim appointment, which is a position for a period not to exceed one (1) year. 

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 is an on-site position. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: None.

Necessary Special Qualifications: None.

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

Overview

Responsibilities

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

1. Moves furniture.

1. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and buffs floors by hand or by machine.
2. Cleans restrooms by sanitizing showers, toilets, cleaning sinks, washing floors and walls, cleaning mirrors, and emptying trash.
3. 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.
4. Polices grounds to pick up trash and check for any other needed maintenance.

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

1. Performs light maintenance of equipment utilized.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Time Management
2. Positive Attitude
3. Dealing with Ambiguity
4. Composure

1. Basic skill in managing one's own time
2. Basic skill in monitoring/assessing one's own performance to make improvements or take corrective action
3. Basic skill in troubleshooting to determine causes of operating errors in equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, or other custodial equipment

1. Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with one's body, arms, and/or legs
2. Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
3. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Tools & Equipment

1. Floor Buffer
2. Vacuum cleaner and vacuum cleaning caddy
3. Riding floor scrubber
4. Wet mops and Dust mops
5. 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.