Custodian - Cannonsburgh

City of Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murfreesboro is seeking a Custodian to maintain the cleanliness of the facility and surrounding grounds and set up for activities and meetings.

The role requires reliable English communication, the ability to open/close the building, perform light repairs, and operate cleaning equipment. Position may involve lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional driving of City vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in spoken and written English to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes building; prepares building for day activity; ensures building is secure at closing.
• Maintains and cleans restrooms, drinking fountains and kitchen in a sanitary manner
• Replaces soap and paper products; sweeps, mops, waxes floors and cleans carpets
• Cleans windows; changes light bulbs and air filters as needed
• Sets up and takes down for meetings; carries equipment up to 50 pounds
• Dusts; polishes furniture; cleans window ledges, banisters and radiators
• Performs minor repairs to ensure facility is safe for patrons and employees
• Uses City-owned vehicles to run errands and deliveries
• Operates hand tools and basic equipment; reports maintenance needs to supervisor
• Some positions may require driving
• Performs other work as assigned

Skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this class within the organization is to maintain the overall cleanliness of the facility and surrounding grounds and set-up for activities and meetings.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Opens and closes building; prepares building for day activity; ensures building is secure at closing.
• Maintains and cleans restrooms, drinking fountains and kitchen in a sanitary manner
• Removes litter and waste paper from inside the building and on the surrounding grounds; cares for and waters plants.
• Replaces soap and paper products in dispensers, sweeps, mops, and waxes floors and stairwells on a routine basis; vacuums and cleans carpets.
• Cleans windows; changes light bulbs and air filters as needed.
• Sets up and takes down for meetings and carries equipment, tables, chairs and other objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Dollies are available to help with moving equipment and furniture.
• Dusts; polishes furniture; cleans window ledges, banisters, ceilings, radiators, and bleachers.
• Performs minor repairs to the facility and equipment as required and ensures the facility is safe for patrons and employees.
• Uses City-owned vehicles to run errands and deliveries.
• Uses a ladder and hand tools including, but not limited to, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, heavy equipment, power tools, pliers, paint brushes, etc.
• Monitor building and report any maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Some positions may require driving.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Refer to Essential Functions Addendum #2.
  

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Three (3) months of janitorial or custodial experience preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Some positions may require a driver's license

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.