Custodian - Cannonsburgh

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

Job summary

City of Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a janitorial associate responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the facility and surrounding grounds. The role is safety-sensitive and commitment to meeting spaces and events is essential.

English communication is required for safe operations and daily teamwork. Responsibilities include opening/closing the building, cleaning restrooms, mopping floors, dusting, and assisting with setup for meetings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Three months janitorial or custodial experience preferred.
• Some positions may require a driver's license.
• CPR/AED certifications are not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Must communicate in spoken and written English for safe operations.
• Open and close the building; prepare for daily activities and ensure security at closing.
• Maintain and clean restrooms, drinking fountains and kitchen area in a sanitary manner.
• Remove litter and waste; care for and water plants as needed.
• Sweep, mop, wax floors, vacuum carpets, and replace soap/paper products.
• Clean windows; change light bulbs and air filters.
• Set up and take down for meetings and transport equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Dust, polish furniture, and clean various surfaces; report maintenance needs.
• Perform minor repairs to facilities/equipment; ensure safety for patrons and staff.
• Operate City-owned vehicles for errands and deliveries as required.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.

Typical Qualifications

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.

CITY OF MURFREESBOROBI-WEEKLY PAYROLL CALENDAR FOR 2026

WORK WEEK: SUNDAY - SATURDAY

26 PAY DATES

Two Week Pay Cycle

Two Week Pay CycleSTARTENDCHECK DATE

STARTENDCHECK DATE14-Dec-2527-Dec-259-Jan-26

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HOLIDAYS - 2026

HolidayMonthDayDay of Week

New Years DayJanuary1Thursday

Martin Luther King DayJanuary19Monday

President's DayFebruary16Monday

Memorial DayMay25Monday

JuneteenthJune19Friday

Independence DayJuly 4th (Observed July 3rd)3Friday

Labor DaySeptember7Monday

Veterans DayNovember11Wednesday

Thanksgiving DayNovember26Thursday

Day after ThanksgivingNovember27Friday

Christmas EveDecember24Thursday

Christmas DayDecember25Friday

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This position is not eligible to participate in the City's benefit plan

01

Do you possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three (3) months of janitorial or custodial experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess current CPR/AED certifications?

• Yes
• No

05

With City-provided training, would you be able to obtain CPR/AED certifications within three (3) months from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you available to work a flexible schedule with evening, weekend, and holiday work required?

• Yes
• No

07

Please refer to the addendum on the job posting. Can you perform the listed functions?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever worked for the City of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question