What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Custodian position at Embrace Church?
The heartbeat of our church is to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus. The Sioux Falls area is one of the fastest-growing cities in America. By 2031, we hope to reach 5% of Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities for Jesus. That 5% would be 12,500 people for Jesus!
Description
The Facilities Custodian is responsible for helping maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-functioning church facility and grounds. This position combines custodial duties, groundskeeping, seasonal maintenance, and basic building maintenance.
The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, takes pride in their work, and is able to work independently while responding to the needs of the church and its ministries.
Responsibilities
Custodial & Cleaning
- Clean and maintain church buildings, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways,
common areas, and other assigned spaces.
- Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, sanitize, and perform other routine cleaning duties.
- Empty trash.
- Maintain appropriate cleaning supplies and notify leadership when supplies need to be replenished.
- Prepare facilities for worship services, meetings, classes, and special events, if needed.
- Help maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming environment throughout the church.
Groundskeeping & Yard Maintenance
- Mow and maintain lawns.
- Trim and grass, weeds, and shrubs.
- Edge sidewalks.
- Perform seasonal yard maintenance and general outdoor cleanup.
- Maintain sidewalks, entrances, and outdoor areas so they remain clean, safe, and
presentable.
- Assist with landscaping, planting, leaf removal, and other grounds projects as needed.
Snow & Ice Removal
- Remove snow from sidewalks, entrances, steps, and other designated areas.
- Apply salt or ice-melt products as needed to maintain safe walking surfaces.
- Assist with snow removal from parking areas and other areas as assigned.
Basic Maintenance & Repairs
- Perform basic building repairs and maintenance appropriate to the employee’s skill level.
- Replace light bulbs and perform other minor upkeep tasks.
- Assist with painting and touch-up projects.
- Help maintain doors, fixtures, furniture, equipment, and other church property.
- Identify maintenance issues and communicate larger or specialized repair needs to
church leadership.
- Assist with facility improvement projects as needed.
Facility & Event Support
- Assist with setup and tear-down for church events, meetings, and special activities, if
needed.
- Move and arrange tables, chairs, and other furniture as needed.
- Help ensure facilities are properly prepared before and restored following events.
- Provide general support for the ongoing operation and care of the church facility.
General Responsibilities
- Take ownership and pride in the appearance and condition of the church property.
- Properly use and care for church-owned tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Follow appropriate safety procedures when using cleaning products, tools, lawn
equipment, and other equipment.
- Work cooperatively with church staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. Communicate the vision & values of Embrace.
Qualifications & Skills
- Dependable, responsible, and punctual.
- Able to work independently and manage assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-kept facility.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
- Ability to safely operate basic lawn equipment, hand tools, and cleaning equipment.
- Basic maintenance, custodial, landscaping, painting, or related experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience with general building maintenance or repair is a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take initiative.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing facility needs.