• Custodian

    Metro Nashville Government (Nashville, TN)


    Custodian

     

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    Custodian

     

    Salary

     

    $48,064.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Nashville, TN

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time Health Civil Service

     

    Job Number

    HEA08184

    Division

     

    Health

     

    Opening Date

     

    12/22/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    1/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Position Description

    Are you interested in a job that supports the people who are on the front lines of providing public health services to the citizens of our community? This position Oversees and participates in cleaning and maintenance of public buildings and grounds. This position will report to the Facilities Services Manager and/or receive instructions from the Facilities Maintenance Specialist.

     

    If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.

    Typical Duties

    + Overseas and participates in all cleaning activities.

    + Sweeps and mops floors and stairways.

    + Strips, waxes, and buffs floors.

    + Maintains furniture, carpets, and fixtures.

    + Empties trash containers.

    + Cleans and restocks restrooms.

    + Prepare rooms for meetings and banquets.

    + May oversee and participate in maintenance of the grounds.

    + Remove all litter and debris from the ground.

    + Mows grass and trims bushes and hedges.

    + Salts and shovels snow and ice.

    + Keeps outside area in good repair.

    + May perform basic administrative duties.

    + Requisitions maintenance supplies.

    + Submits requests for major repairs.

    + Checks for break-ins and signs of attempted break-ins and vandalism.

    + May move, load, or unload heavy objects, supplies, or other materials.

    + May deliver and distribute mail or run errands

    + Keeps complete records.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Eighth Grade Education and three (3) years of general custodial and/or maintenance experience

     

    Valid driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

     

    Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.

     

    MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities

     

    Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    + Knowledge of the equipment, materials, and methods used in custodial work.

    + Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

    + Knowledge of purchasing requirements.

    + Skill in the use of cleaning and/or lawn care equipment.

    + Ability to maintain adequate supplies.

    + Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

    + Ability to maintain accurate records.

    + Ability to coordinate and participate in maintenance assignments.

    + Ability to train employees.

    + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

    Working Environment/Physical Demands:

    May be required to travel to various locations to perform assigned duties. Requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities Involves moderate risks or discomforts involved with working in and around public buildings. Employees are exposed to a variety of cleaning chemicals which require special safety precautions. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, coats, goggles, gloves, or shields.

    Full-time, Civil Service positions -

    10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 Paid Holidays per year

    Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

    20 vacation days per year

    3 Personal days per year

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 paid holidays per year

     

    Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

     

    Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

     

    Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

     

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    How many years of general custodial and/or maintenance experience do you have ?

     

    + Less than 3 years

    + More than 3 years

     

    02

     

    What is your highest level of education?

     

    + Less than Eighth Grade Education

    + High School or GED

    + More than High School or GED

     

    03

     

    Do you have any knowledge of the equipment, materials, and methods used in custodial work ?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    04

     

    Do you have a valid Driver License?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    05

     

    I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

    + Yes

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    Employer

     

    Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

     

    Address

     

    Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

     

    Phone

     

    (615) 862-6640

     

    Website

     

    https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

     

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