Custodian

Job Title

Salary Range: $40,800.24 - $40,800.24

Job Description

Works under the direct supervision of assigned supervisor. Performs routine cleaning of buildings, facilities, and equipment. Performs light cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash cans, changing light bulbs, washing walls and glass, and cleaning bathrooms. Applies treatment to various floor surfaces by mopping, scrubbing, stripping, polishing or shampooing. Moves furniture and equipment. Operates motor driven cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffer, and carpet shampooer. Cleans snow and debris from sidewalk. Picks up and collects trash/litter around facilities. Notifies supervisor of repairs, maintenance and large debris work needed for building and equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Requires the use of equipment, such as hand tools, shampooers, vacuum cleaners, buffers, shovels, rakes, brooms, and mops. Requires ability to perform heavy work including standing for extended periods of time and traversing uneven surfaces. Requires bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, crouching, and lifting and carrying objects weigh up to 50 lbs. or up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Requires ability to climb ladders.

Majority of work is performed indoors. May be exposed to dust, odors, noise, pollen, and fumes from cleaning solvents. Occasional outside work to remove debris from sidewalks, which may require exposure to changing weather conditions.

Qualifications

Requires ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions. Knowledge of proper use of materials such as waxes, detergents and floor finishes preferred.

Job Info

Job Identification 260993

Job Category Service Mnt

Apply Before 09/19/2026, 05:00 AM

Degree Level No Formal Education

Job Schedule Full time

Locations Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)

Organization Memphis Parks, City of Memphis

Department 151002-Senior Centers