Job Description

The Custodial Tech is responsible for providing professional housekeeping in residence halls and reports to the Assistant Director of Housing Facilities Operations.

This position requires the incumbent to wear non-slip steel shoes, university shirt, pants, belt (if necessary), and campus ID as part of the uniform. This position performs routine custodial tasks per established schedules and housekeeping standards.

This is a fast-paced setting where specific job assignments, shifts, and locations may vary within our residence halls as necessary to meet the department's needs. Custodians participate in on-call schedules and work long hours during the summer months, and the schedule may be changed depending on the departmental needs.

Responsibilities

Performs routine custodial tasks such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, extracting, blowing, removing trash, cleaning stairs, washing walls and baseboards, cleaning windows and window coverings, cleaning and polishing mirrors, cleaning appliances and furniture
Moves sofas, chairs, tables, desks, mattresses and beds to accomplish cleaning tasks
Safely operates all vehicles and other job-related equipment
Strips and refinishes floors (vct, vinyl, tile, wood, etc.)
Shampoos carpets and upholstery in suites, apartments, hallways, lobbies, community spaces, study rooms, kitchenettes, and offices within residential halls
Cleans bathroom showers, tubs, stalls, toilets, glass, mirrors, sinks and walls using housekeeping chemicals, materials and equipment
Restocks restrooms with all necessary materials and products
Wears necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required
Reports problems, incidents, damages, or building repairs needed and as directed by supervisors and maintains necessary records
Properly handles and disposes of recycling materials and follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies
Provides quality customer service to staff, students, and campus visitors
Checks email, participates in required University trainings, submits work request and work orders
Performs light maintenance duties as needed such as replacing screw type light bulbs, inspects for discolorations, cleans vent covers, sprays air cleaning products and places room size air scrubbers/fans
Performs additional duties as assigned or required to meet Housing & Residential Life and University goals and objectives

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, twist, pull, reach, climb stairs and ladders
Ability to drive according to the University of Tennessee Safety Policy if required
Ability to work in a detailed-oriented, team environment
Basic computer skills
Communicates effectively and professionally in the workplace
Demonstrated knowledge and use of housekeeping chemicals and equipment
Demonstrated skill in the operation of carpet cleaning and floor cleaning equipment such as buffers, extractors, scrubbers, and power washers

The review of applications will begin June 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Description

The Custodial Tech is responsible for providing professional housekeeping in residence halls and reports to the Assistant Director of Housing Facilities Operations.

Responsibilities

Performs routine custodial tasks such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, extracting, blowing, removing trash, cleaning stairs, washing walls and baseboards, cleaning windows and window coverings, cleaning and polishing mirrors, cleaning appliances and furniture
Moves sofas, chairs, tables, desks, mattresses and beds to accomplish cleaning tasks
Safely operates all vehicles and other job-related equipment
Strips and refinishes floors (vct, vinyl, tile, wood, etc.)
Shampoos carpets and upholstery in suites, apartments, hallways, lobbies, community spaces, study rooms, kitchenettes, and offices within residential halls
Cleans bathroom showers, tubs, stalls, toilets, glass, mirrors, sinks and walls using housekeeping chemicals, materials and equipment
Restocks restrooms with all necessary materials and products
Wears necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required
Reports problems, incidents, damages, or building repairs needed and as directed by supervisors and maintains necessary records
Properly handles and disposes of recycling materials and follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies
Provides quality customer service to staff, students, and campus visitors
Checks email, participates in required University trainings, submits work request and work orders
Performs light maintenance duties as needed such as replacing screw type light bulbs, inspects for discolorations, cleans vent covers, sprays air cleaning products and places room size air scrubbers/fans
Performs additional duties as assigned or required to meet Housing & Residential Life and University goals and objectives

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, twist, pull, reach, climb stairs and ladders
Ability to drive according to the University of Tennessee Safety Policy if required
Ability to work in a detailed-oriented, team environment
Basic computer skills
Communicates effectively and professionally in the workplace
Demonstrated knowledge and use of housekeeping chemicals and equipment
Demonstrated skill in the operation of carpet cleaning and floor cleaning equipment such as buffers, extractors, scrubbers, and power washers

The review of applications will begin June 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Description

The Custodial Tech is responsible for providing professional housekeeping in residence halls and reports to the Assistant Director of Housing Facilities Operations.

Responsibilities

Performs routine custodial tasks such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, extracting, blowing, removing trash, cleaning stairs, washing walls and baseboards, cleaning windows and window coverings, cleaning and polishing mirrors, cleaning appliances and furniture
Moves sofas, chairs, tables, desks, mattresses and beds to accomplish cleaning tasks
Safely operates all vehicles and other job-related equipment
Strips and refinishes floors (vct, vinyl, tile, wood, etc.)
Shampoos carpets and upholstery in suites, apartments, hallways, lobbies, community spaces, study rooms, kitchenettes, and offices within residential halls
Cleans bathroom showers, tubs, stalls, toilets, glass, mirrors, sinks and walls using housekeeping chemicals, materials and equipment
Restocks restrooms with all necessary materials and products
Wears necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required
Reports problems, incidents, damages, or building repairs needed and as directed by supervisors and maintains necessary records
Properly handles and disposes of recycling materials and follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies
Provides quality customer service to staff, students, and campus visitors
Checks email, participates in required University trainings, submits work request and work orders
Performs light maintenance duties as needed such as replacing screw type light bulbs, inspects for discolorations, cleans vent covers, sprays air cleaning products and places room size air scrubbers/fans
Performs additional duties as assigned or required to meet Housing & Residential Life and University goals and objectives

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, twist, pull, reach, climb stairs and ladders
Ability to drive according to the University of Tennessee Safety Policy if required
Ability to work in a detailed-oriented, team environment
Basic computer skills
Communicates effectively and professionally in the workplace
Demonstrated knowledge and use of housekeeping chemicals and equipment
Demonstrated skill in the operation of carpet cleaning and floor cleaning equipment such as buffers, extractors, scrubbers, and power washers

The review of applications will begin June 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Custodial Tech, Housing and Residence Life

University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA