Job description

Maintenance Woker (Sexton) Position Description – Church of the Good Shepherd (CGS)

I. SEXTON JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Sexton is to keep CGS’s building and grounds clean and orderly; perform basic preventative maintenance and repairs; set up church/rooms for use as needed. Keep Parish Administrator, Rector and/or Senior Warden advised of dangers/concerns about the condition and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Keep and maintain a 30-day supply of regularly used cleaning and maintenance supplies.

II. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

DAILY

a. Keep all church entrances and yard clear of debris/litter. Keep leaves, sand,

and dirt away from entrances.

b. Rotate Vacuuming/Sweeping/Dusting (doing each at least once a week or more if needed; office areas, Sunday School Rooms, Parish Hall entryway and stairs and Sanctuary.

c. Make sure all bathroom/kitchen areas are clean and have adequate supplies as needed.

d. Make sure all trash is emptied and recycled in appropriate manner.

e. Close and lock all appropriate doors before leaving. Close and lock entrances, exits as required each day and after special events.

WEEKLY

a. Prepare Church for services. (Fridays)

1. Dust all surfaces in church

2. Monitor all lights are and replace bulbs as needed.

3. Dry mop floors in church

4. Change perpetual candle

b. Water plants clean debris

c. Clean doors and windows within reach

d. Dust and dry mop all areas of Parish Hall if needed

e. Water plants and trim hedges around outside of church

f. Scrub and wet mop kitchen

g. Provide inventory list of needed supplies to Parish Administrator.

h. Water the grass during city-allowed weekly watering times

AS NEEDED

a. Mow the church lawn.

b. Monitor and maintain sprinkler system.

c. Trim outside hedges, prune roses, pick up dead leaves.

d. Report safety and repair issues

e. Assist in taking down and putting back seasonal decorations

f. Perform needed set-up and clean-up before and after weddings, funeral services and other functions.

g. Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs.

h. Shine church floors before big events (dust, mop, vacuum, wet mop, and then apply shine)

i. Paint and maintain finishes.

j. Make sure all tools, lawnmowers etc. are properly maintained and stored appropriately.

k. Clean light fixtures

l. Other duties may be required.

OCCASSIONAL (May require extra pay or comp. time)

a. Serve as liaison contact for technicians and tradesmen engaged to perform work on the Church property.

b. Open and close church before and after functions

c. Shovel snow on walkways

III. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

a. Education and experience -High School diploma or GED, with one to three years related experience or training.

b. The ability to read, communicate, comprehend and carry out instructions, short correspondence and memos.

c. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure.

d. The candidate for this position must have adequate reliable transportation.

e. The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of taking initiative while at the same time being responsible and accountable to other staff members with whom he or she will be working.

IV. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

a. The individual in this position must possess physical and sensory ability necessary to safely and successfully perform all essential job functions and responsibilities. This includes but is not limited to:

· The ability to safely work with power tools such as drills, saws, mower, floor buffer and shrub trimmer.

· The ability to climb steps and ladders as well as to bend, pull and push.

· The ability to move and carry objects.

· The ability to carry and lift up to 35 lbs.

Candidates for this position must complete a required background check. The individual hired will report to the Rector and/or other staff as designated.

V. HOURS & COMPENSATION

This position will start at 10 hours per week. CGS currently uses a cleaning service which ideally would be replaced by the Sexton to add an additional 10 hours, with the possibility of additional hours as needed. Employee will be eligible to receive Episcopal Church Employee Benefits. Competitive pay based on experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nashua, NH 03060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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