OVERVIEW

Custodians will ensure accurate and timely room set ups per room set up diagrams and timing expectations stated on room set up documentation. Custodians will ensure the building’s security, safety, and cleanliness while on shift. Custodians will be required to know how to arm or disarm campus security systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent 
• Two years of experience as a custodian, or the equivalent in custodial service in other institutions.
• Endorse and support the Church Covenant and Statement of Faith.
• Evidence and understanding of commitment to New Testament fellowship, discipleship, and evangelism.
• Support the traditional evangelical theology for which Wooddale Church stands.
• Must hold a valid Minnesota Driver’s license.

• Ability and aptitude for basic computer, and custodial skills.
• Ability to communicate, work with, and direct workers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in keeping assigned buildings and premises neat, clean, and safe at all times. 

Clean facility premises, such as removing trash, vacuuming, sweeping, and scrubbing sinks and counters. Operate all types of power floor machines, scrubbers, wet and dry vacuums, and carpet maintenance machines. Comply with local laws for storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste, and flammable liquids. Report any unsafe situations to the Facility Director. Ensure that all sidewalks, stairs, and exits are free of snow and ice during the winter months. In summer months, a more thorough cleaning, including cleaning furniture, walls, fixtures, and windows, will be assigned.

Assist in keeping assigned buildings and premises in good repair.

Report all major and minor repairs to the Facility Manager or Facility Engineer. Maintain assigned work area. Ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts and devices are working properly during the hours of building occupancy including evening activities and events. Refill and make minor repairs and adjustments on dispensing machines. Perform minor repairs such as changing lamps, or adjusting doors. 

Other duties.

Help regulate heat and electricity. Close window, doors, turn off unneeded lights, and appliances. Check for proper temperatures on thermostats via the BAS (Building Automated System), and make adjustments as needed. Set up/take down rooms, remove trash, scrub floor, and leave area clean and neat. Disarm and open up the facility in the morning, and secure and arm the building in the evenings. Assist with recycling process, set up for special events. Respond to requests by staff for special assistance in their area.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position involves intermediate working conditions that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require moderate work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving room setup/takedown and maintenance tasks. This position may be required to use of several types of ladders. This position may stand for sustained periods of time and/or walk for long distances moving from one work site to another on the church premises.

Physical Requirements:
Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Communicating, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, or, Walking

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Custodial Lead and Facilities Director.

• Supervises on-call or part-time workers as directed. 
• Coordinates activities and schedule with Facility Director and ministry support personnel, employed or otherwise contracted, as required.