Custodian,Lead (Full time) - Salt Lake City UT Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake City, UT

18d

About The Position

This is a working lead position responsible for leading others in keeping assigned buildings—including offices, temples, chapels, seminary buildings, and other facilities—clean, sanitized, and orderly. The role may also include grounds work, special events, and other manual labor duties. The lead works under minimal supervision, handles complex issues independently, and refers only the most complicated issues to higher-level staff. Responsibilities include leading and developing a team, organizing and assigning work, managing employee performance and training, ensuring crew safety, completing administrative paperwork, and maintaining good public relations. The position may require occasional weekend, holiday, and event work, as well as on-call responsibilities. Church employees use their talents and abilities to further the Church’s work. Only Church members who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter.
Ability to use technology to meet administrative needs and improve productivity and efficiency.
Ability to lead and motivate a team while providing feedback, performance improvement opportunities, and employee training and development.
Must certify in the use of needed equipment as part of new-hire training.
Must certify through the Cleaning Management Institute with the International Sanitary Supply as part of new-hire training.
Ability to understand basic instructions, complete basic tasks, and handle basic issues and problems.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ask clarifying questions.
Ability to read and write English to meet administrative needs and effectively train others.
Ability to independently lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally team-lift and position objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to complete the physical requirements of custodial work, including pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods.
May be required to work outdoors in all seasons, temperatures, and weather conditions.
Must comply with regulations associated with handling chemicals.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related work experience.
Previous Church custodial work experience.
Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Manage employee performance, including evaluations, feedback, and improvement plans.
Coordinate daily work for 8–14 employees.
Clean offices, restrooms, public areas, fixtures, furniture, equipment, windowsills, walls, and other assigned areas.
Operate mechanized cleaning equipment, including vacuums, polishers, buffers, scrubbers, sweepers, power washers, and extraction equipment.
Operate balers, shredders, aerial lifts, and forklifts.
Clean windows and building exteriors; sanitize assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures.
Mop floors; dust or polish furnishings, light fixtures, windowsills, and wood paneling; shampoo carpets, rugs, and upholstery; and renovate or renew surfaces.
Hang curtains or drapes; dispose of trash and other materials; restock supplies; and move furniture, supplies, and equipment.
Perform leaf or snow removal and minor repairs; report safety or security issues and needed repairs.
Teach, train, and model processes, procedures, and practices.
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training; motivate, build, and develop team members.
Create a culture of safety and oversee team safety, including training, policy compliance, incident response, and reporting.
Conduct team meetings and training, and participate in leadership councils.
Verify service standards are maintained in assigned areas.
Occasionally oversee custodial teams and work weekends, holidays, or events in addition to weekday assignments; fulfill on-call responsibilities when required.
Complete administrative paperwork, maintain good public relations, attend meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.
Organize and assign subordinate work and refer only the most complicated issues to higher-level staff.