Custodian Lead (Full time) - Knoxville TN Temple at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Overview

The purpose of this position is to ""seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion.""

Lead team to eliminate distractions in a safe and efficient manner by keeping assigned areas in clean, sanitized, and orderly condition. May be assigned to help with grounds, special events, or other manual labor duties.

About The Company

Responsibilities

Typical duties may include:

• Employee performance management including evaluations, feedback and the development of improvement plans
• Coordinating the daily work of approximately 8-12 people
• Teaching, training and modeling processes, procedures and practices
• Motivating, building, and developing team members
• Creating a culture of safety within assigned group
• Presentations to groups of team members, peers, or superiors as assigned
• Completing administrative tasks
• Clean offices, restrooms, public areas, etc. as instructed including fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, mirrors, air vents, furniture, equipment, window sills, walls, etc.
• Operate mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, large scrubbers and sweepers, power washers, and extraction equipment, etc.
• Operate balers, shredders, aerial lifts, and forklifts
• Window and building exterior cleaning possibly including fountains
• 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, spills, etc.
• Restock supplies
• Move furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment
• Remove leaves or snow
• On call responsibilities may be required
• May be assigned to executive VIP responsibilities
• Report safety or security issues and needed repairs
• Perform other duties and attend meetings as assigned

Autonomy – Perform work under minimal supervision. Perform self-directed work while handling complex issues: refers only the most complicated issues to higher-level staff.

Leadership or Supervision of Others – Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to others. Responsible for employee performance management and training. Organize and assign work of subordinates. Responsible for crew safety. Complete administrative paperwork as necessary. Maintain good public relations.

Environment – May require working in damp, dusty, and/or dirty areas. May require work with various cleaning solvents and chemicals.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of subject matter; typically two or more years related work experience
• Previous LDS Church custodial work experience preferred
• Able to utilize technology to meet the administrative needs of the position and increase productivity and efficiency
• Able to efficiently lead and motivate team members while providing feedback, performance improvement opportunities, and employee training and development
• Must certify in the use of any needed equipment including sweepers, buffers, lifts, carpet cleaning machinery, high rise power washers, etc.
• Able to understand basic instructions, complete basic tasks, and handle basic issues and problems
• Able to independently lift and position objects weighing as much as 50 pounds as well as ability to team lift and position objects weighing as much as 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
• Able to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods of time.
• May be required to work outside during all seasons, temperatures, and types of weather
• Able to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone without constant supervision. Must have a positive attitude with the ability to work as a team.
• Able to understand English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety. Also, must be capable of understanding instructions both verbally and in writing and able to ask clarifying questions as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must comply with all regulations associated with the handling of chemicals