Custodian 2 (Full time) - Knoxville TN Temple

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, restrooms, public areas, and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, mirrors, air vents, furniture, equipment, window sills, and walls.
• Operate mechanized cleaning equipment, including vacuums, polishers, buffers, large scrubbers and sweepers, power washers, extraction equipment, balers, shredders, aerial lifts, and forklifts.
• Perform window and building‑exterior cleaning.
• Clean carpets, rugs, upholstery, and drapes.
• Sanitize areas, furnishings, or fixtures as instructed.
• Wet‑or‑damp mop floors.
• Dust or polish furnishings, light fixtures, window sills, wood paneling, etc.
• Dispose of trash, waste, and other materials.
• Perform emergency cleanups, including floods, bodily fluids, and spills.
• Restock supplies.
• Move furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Remove leaves or snow.
• Respond to on‑call responsibilities as required.
• May be assigned executive/VIP cleaning duties.
• Report safety or security issues and needed repairs.
• Perform other duties and attend meetings as assigned.

Complexity: Moderately complex‑level work.
Autonomy: Perform work under general supervision, handling moderately complex issues independently and referring more complicated issues to higher‑level staff.
Leadership: Individual contributor; may provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to others.
Environment: May require work in damp, dusty, or dirty areas; use of various cleaning solvents and chemicals; work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Certification in the use of required equipment (sweepers, buffers, lifts, carpet‑cleaning machinery, high‑rise power washers, etc.).
• Ability to understand basic instructions, complete basic tasks, and handle basic issues and problems.
• Ability to independently lift and position objects up to 50 lb and team‑lift objects up to 100 lb on an occasional basis.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods.
• Ability to work with commercial‑grade cleaners and chemicals.
• Professional demeanor when working with others or alone without constant supervision.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety; ability to understand verbal and written instructions and ask clarifying questions.
• Compliance with all regulations associated with handling chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of subject matter; typically two years of related work experience.
• Experience with project work or executive cleaning.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons, temperatures, and weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From IT professionals developing apps that send the gospel worldwide to facilities managers maintaining buildings where members worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances, our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.