Lead Custodian – Facilities & Floor Care (4-Month Contract)

STI; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

STI in Knoxville, TN is seeking a custodian for a 4‑month contract. The role requires at least one year of custodial experience and a valid driver’s license. You must be 18 or older to apply. The job involves leading custodial tasks during shifts and operating standard cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities include floor care, restroom and office cleaning, waste removal, and basic maintenance checks. Ideal candidates will train new staff and help maintain facility cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of custodial work experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a lead custodian with leadership tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Operates and/or utilizes a variety of custodial related tools and equipment, including floor washing machines, buffers, and vacuums.
• Performing General Physical Activities: Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors by hand or by machine.
• Cleans restrooms by sanitizing showers, toilets, cleaning sinks, washing floors and walls, cleaning mirrors, and emptying trash.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, or other facilities by dusting furniture, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, washing walls and windows, emptying trash, and straightening work areas.
• Polices grounds to pick up trash and check for any other needed maintenance.
• May keep simple records and makes routine reports of facility deficiencies and materials needed to accomplish work.
• Performs light maintenance of equipment utilized.
• Trains new custodial workers.

Skills

Custodial experience

Valid Driver's License

18+ years old

Job description

STI in Knoxville, TN is seeking a custodian for a 4‑month contract. The role requires at least one year of custodial experience and a valid driver’s license. You must be 18 or older to apply. The job involves leading custodial tasks during shifts and operating standard cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities include floor care, restroom and office cleaning, waste removal, and basic maintenance checks. Ideal candidates will train new staff and help maintain facility cleanliness and safety standards.