General (Custodian)

Job Title

General Cleaner

Job Description

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

First day of employment will be July 1st, 2026. Offer is contingent on the results of background check, and fingerprinting. Candidates will also be put through the E-verify process. General Cleaners are responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of all assigned areas. General Cleaners perform any combination of cleaning duties to maintain the daily upkeep and cleanliness of the facility. Essential functions include sweeping, dusting, dust mopping, damp mopping, vacuuming, extracting carpet, stripping and waxing floors, removing trash, recycling, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and locker rooms, polishing outside area within 10 feet of entryways, washing windows, cleaning of desks/walls/furniture/doors/entry glass/interior glass/counter tops/chalkboards/whiteboards/blinds and light fixtures, and any other duties as directed by custodial supervisor or his/her designated representative. Job requirements include excellent work history, team-focused approach requiring ability to work with others and take direction, physically demanding fast-paced environment requiring ability to work efficiently with attention to detail, reliable transportation, and background check required. Minimum qualifications include high school degree preferred, but not required, and previous cleaning experience a plus. Physical and working conditions include ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push and pull, ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 25 pound on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, extensive walking and standing for the duration of the shift, and ability to work with various temperatures extreme from hot to cold. HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

This is a Full-Time position 2nd Shift.