Custodian

Salary Range: $40,000.27 - $40,000.27

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 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.

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

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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.

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.

Shelby County Residency Requirement

The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, any other characteristic protected by law or other non-merit factors.

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Failure to provide information will not subject you to any adverse personnel decision or action. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management via email agement .

• Job Identification 260065
• Job Category Service Mnt
• Posting Date 01/14/2026, 06:00 AM
• Apply Before 01/24/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Memphis, TN, United States (On-site)
• Organization Memphis Parks, City of Memphis