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Part-Time Custodian (Open until Filled)

Public WorksPosted Sep 17, 2026

Job description

Description JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine and semiskilled tasks involving general maintenance of City facilities, equipment, and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums hallways, common areas, breakrooms; restrooms; stairs and office space; sweep garage; and restock supplies for users; Set up rooms; Check facilities for hazards; Clean mirrors and windows; blinds, ledges, hard surfaces; Pick up and deliver supplies, order supplies; Regulates flow of fuel into automatic furnace or shovels coal into hand fired furnace; Empties trash and garbage containers; Maintains building, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities; Replaces air conditioner filters; Notifies supervisor concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment; Cleans snow and debris from sidewalk; Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and cultivates flowers; Installs and replaces filters, belts, and cooler motors in order to make repairs, and perform preventive maintenance; Makes routine plumbing repairs (i.

e., repairing leaks, unplugging toilets and drains, etc.); replacing light bulbs and fluorescent lights, and making electrical related repairs (i.e., replacing electrical receptacles, etc.); Performs routine carpentry work (i.e., minor paint jobs, installing doors, door stops, cabinet doors, tile, adjustable shelving; Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning HVAC) systems (i.

e., replacing belts, pumps, air filters, etc.); Makes roof repairs; installing glass, screens, refrigerators, and ranges; making minor grounds and landscape irrigation repairs; Sets up and removes folding tables and chairs to assist at community events. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Performs other related duties as required SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS: Must possess computer skills. ABILITY: Operates power-driven machinery such as a buffer, drill, and key machine to complete maintenance work; Uses equipment and tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, saws, trenchers, augers, and other tools commonly used to maintain facilities and associated equipment; Requirements CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Tennessee Bureau of Investigations Clearance; Must possess a valid Driver's License.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE: High school education or G.E.D.; one to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE: High school education or G.E.D.; three to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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