Custodian 2 (Part time) - Mesa AZ Temple

The Church News; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Church News seeks a dependable custodial team member to maintain clean, safe church facilities in Mesa, AZ. The role focuses on sanitizing offices, restrooms, and common areas, using industry cleaning equipment, and supporting events and grounds as needed.

Candidates must lift up to 50 pounds (100 pounds on a team basis), follow safety procedures, and work with various cleaners. On-call duties and VIP support may be required; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Must certify in the use of cleaning equipment (sweepers, buffers, lifts, etc.)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and team lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, restrooms, public areas, and fixtures as instructed
• Operate cleaning equipment like vacuums, buffers, and power washers
• Handle waste disposal and restock supplies
• Perform emergency cleanups (floods, spills, bodily fluids)
• Move furniture and equipment as needed
• Report safety or security issues and needed repairs
• Attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Safety awareness

English comprehension

Job description

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

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

This intermediate, individual contributor role eliminates 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.

Responsibilities

Duties may include:

• 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.
• 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

Working Schedule:

Monday 7am to 2:30pm

Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30pm to 1:30am

Thursday 8:30pm to 1:30am

Complexity – Moderately complex-level work.

Autonomy – Perform work under general supervision. Perform self-directed work while handling moderately complex issues; refers more complicated issues to higher-level staff.

Leadership or Supervision of Others – Individual contributor, may provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to others.

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

Qualifications

Required

• Must certify in the use of any needed equipment including 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 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.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with commercial-grade cleaners and chemicals.
• Ability 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.
• Ability 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 comply with all regulations associated with the handling of chemicals

Preferred

• Working knowledge of subject matter; typically two years related work experience preferred
• Experience with project work or executive cleaning
• May be required to work outside during all seasons, temperatures, and types of weather.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• May be required 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 the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

• Job Category CG - Custodial, Grounds & Maintenance
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings 1
• Worthiness Qualification Endowment Must be an endowed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a current temple recommend.