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LOCATION OF (3) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MIDDLE TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, 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 one¿s own time
• Basic skill in monitoring/assessing one¿s 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 one¿s 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.