Custodian, Knoxville

Position Information

Position Title

Department

PHYSICAL PLANT ADMINISTRATION

Position Category

Staff Full Time

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.

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.

• 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.
• Availability to work evening shift.

Campus

LMU Tower

• 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.

Posting Number: S04949P

Job Open Date: 02/03/2026

Job Close Date: 05/03/2026

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  or human resources
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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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