Samoa: Temple Custodian Lead - Apia (12-month fixed-term)-repost Full-time Job

Job DescriptionThe Special Projects Department is seeking to appoint a Custodian Lead. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, working 40 hours per week at the Apia Samoa Temple and the successful candidate will be required from this location. This position reports to the Temple Facilities Manager.As a Custodian Lead, your responsibility is to take care of and protect the sanctity, cleanliness and beauty of the inside of the temple to allow members to work, worship, teach, learn, gather for prayer, make covenants and participate in sacred ordinances, in an environment that is of the Lord’s standard.ResponsibilitiesClean and care for all assigned areas, ensuring they meet the pristine standards of the Lord’s house.Become a positive contribution and member of a unified team.Maintain open and clear communications with those you work with, making sure to report any concerns, queries, hazards or damages to your supervisor.

Demonstrate being prompt, diligent, consistent, and willing. Clean, move or replace rugs, furniture, draperies, chandeliers, and other items as needed. When requested, aid in setting up meeting rooms and other areas.

Use cleaning agents and chemicals responsibly, adhering to safety protocols and wearing appropriate safety equipment.Skilfully use motorised equipment such as vacuums and buffers, as well as hand tools and other motorised tools, to achieve exceptional cleaning results.Undergo safety and equipment training to ensure the highest level of safety and efficiency in your work.QualificationsCustodial experience. Proficient in custodial procedures, supplies, equipment usage and maintenance. Skilled in operating equipment such as buffers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, and other motorised tools.Able to lift, up to 25kgs, push loaded carts, bend, crawl, reach and climb ladders, able to work 8-hour shifts.

Able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and able to ask clarifying questions when needed.Legally able to live and work in Samoa. Not essential but very helpful prior experience in all or any of the following:Cleaning marble, stained glass, brass, carpets, tile, grout, and be able to work in very high reach places (can conquer heights!) Only candidates who have legal work eligibility to hold employment in Samoa should apply. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 15 September 2025Any enquiries may be directed to – pacificarearecruitment@ChurchofJesusChrist.orgAbout UsChurch employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work.

From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church.

The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.