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Custodian

First Lutheran Church
Fargo, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 8/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2026

Purpose: First Lutheran Church is a growing faith-based community. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Church Custodian to create a welcoming and peaceful environment for church members and visitors.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintaining clean church facilities by performing weekly duties and daily spot cleaning in all public areas of the building, including bathrooms, worship areas, childcare, kitchens, and meeting rooms.
  • Working with other maintenance team members and church staff to ensure that all areas are cleaned and stocked with necessary items.
  • Observing proper chemical handling procedures when working with cleaning agents, including wearing gloves, goggles, or masks and following written or verbal instructions.
  • Performing maintenance, such as changing light bulbs, equipment maintenance and making repairs.
  • Assisting with event preparations and clean-up, e.g., set-up, take-down and store chairs and tables as needed.
  • Monitor building safety and security, assuring doors are locked in accordance with building schedule.
  • Perform general ground maintenance (weeding, mowing, shoveling, etc.)
  • Work closely with church staff, volunteers, and leaders to coordinate facility-related tasks and support the overall church mission.
  • Other duties as assigned

Specific Requirements

  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant it.
  • Committed to the mission and values of First Lutheran Church
  • Must be able to manage time and multiple tasks and projects.
  • Able to work collaboratively and be a team player.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
  • Must understand calendar schedules and implications of multiple events to custodial needs and support.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Custodial experience or training may be required.
  • Attending staff meetings.
  • Other responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Working Conditions

  • Sits, stands, bends, reaches, and moves intermittently during work.
  • Works beyond normal hours for planned functions of the church and emergencies.
  • Communicates with supervisor and other church staff, volunteers, members, and guests.
  • Is exposed to slippery conditions, odors, outside weather conditions, etc.

Accountability:

  • The Church Custodian reports to the Facility Manager.

Culture Shaping Behavior:

1. Character – We recognize that accomplishing our mission requires being trustworthy, authentic,

and humble

2. Teamwork – We value working together to get things done as creative partners.

3. Community – We choose to connect to eat, pray, and play together.

4. Hungry – We want people with a desire to make a kingdom impact for Jesus Christ, doing whatever

it takes with a sense of urgency.

5. Healthy Conflict – We commit to addressing conflict quickly and directly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21

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