A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
Staff Full Time 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.
Campus:
LMU Tower Posting Number:
S05456
P Job Open Date:
08/26/2026
Job Close Date:
11/26/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes 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 humanresources@lmunet.edu. 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. Background Check Statement 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. Job Duties
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, dust, and mop floors
complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
perform other duties as assigned HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.
