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Custodian (Union Ave Campus - Evening Shift)

Tennessee Board of Regents

Memphis, TN

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Custodian (Union Ave Campus - Evening Shift)

Apply now Job no: 504291
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Memphis
Categories: Staff

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Custodian (Union Ave Campus - Evening Shift)

Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Custodial Services

Campus Location: SWTCC - Union Avenue Campus

Job Summary

This is a full-time permanent position under the supervision of the assigned Custodial Supervisor. The custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas and related work as required. He/she is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend at any Southwest Tennessee Community College location as assigned. The standard shift times are Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Work is reviewed and evaluated through inspection of work performed. Specific duties may vary depending on the type of facility to be cleaned. This position primarily reports to the Union Avenue campus. This position may be contacted during non-duty hours.

Job Duties

  • Sweeps, mops and buffs stairs, corridors and floors.
  • Strips and waxes offices in assigned areas.
  • Cleans bathroom walls, floors, and fixtures; replenishes bathroom supplies and stock closets with supplies for contract service workers; responds to all emergency calls about custodial services in assigned areas.
  • Washes windows, polishes furniture and cleans woodwork in assigned areas.
  • Checks hallways and stairways for graffiti and debris.
  • Empties trash cans and cleans containers.
  • Vacuums carpets.
  • Picks up paper and debris on ground.
  • May perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Successful completion of eighth grade.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • A background check will be required for the successful candidate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in custodial and minor maintenance work.
  • Ability to follow simple instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the students, the public and other employees.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.

Advertised: 02 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
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