Custodian, Knoxville

Lincoln Memorial University; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, invites applications for a Custodian to maintain clean and orderly facilities across campus and extended sites. The role supports the university mission and fosters positive relationships among faculty, staff, students, and the community.

Responsibilities include cleaning duties across classrooms, corridors, restrooms, dining areas, offices, lounges, and libraries; sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and mopping; assisting with snow removal; and

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual work, including bending, lifting, and pulling.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Flexibility, self-motivation, good communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and the community at large.
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students.
• Participate on university committees.
• Perform cleaning duties around assigned buildings (classrooms, corridors, foyers, restrooms, dining hall, offices, lounges, conference rooms, library, daycare).
• Sweep, vacuum, dust, and mop floors.
• Complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports for university programs (on campus and extended sites).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Custodian shall perform all cleaning duties required to maintain clean and orderly facilities, promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large; promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students; participate on university committees; perform cleaning duties around assigned buildings which include areas such as classrooms, corridors, foyers, restrooms, dining hall, offices, lounges, conference rooms, restrooms, daycare, library, etc.; sweep, vacuum, clean and mop floors, assist with snow removal; complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites; and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

ability to perform manual work to include bending, climbing, lifting and pulling; ability to exert 10 to 15 pounds frequently and greater than 15 pounds on an infrequent basis; and valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

Flexibility, self-motivated, good communication skills, must maintain absolute confidentiality and privacy of information, ability to work as part of a team, knowledge of Knoxville area, and availability to work evening shift.

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus LMU Tower

Job Duty

promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large

Job Duty

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students

Job Duty

participate on university committees

Job Duty

perform cleaning duties around assigned buildings which include areas such as classrooms, corridors, foyers, restrooms, dining hall, offices, lounges, conference rooms, restrooms, daycare, library, etc.

Job Duty

sweep, vacuum, clean, dust, and mop floors

Job Duty

complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites

Job Duty

perform other duties as assigned

Posting Number

S05456P

Job Open Date

08/26/2026

Job Close Date

11/26/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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