Church Sexton

SUMMARY:

The Church Sexton’s key responsibilities center around maintaining the organization, cleanliness, and overall appearance of the church campus and facilities. The Sexton is a crucial role in supporting the spiritual life of the congregation by ensuring that the physical space of the church is well-maintained and conducive to worship and community gatherings. Dedication to these tasks will contribute significantly to creating a welcoming and peaceful environment for church members and visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·Hours: Sunday-Thursday, with occasional Saturday and evenings as needed to support special church functions (funerals, holidays, etc).

Maintenance: Recognizes issues and makes minor repairs, including changing light bulbs, changing air filters, light carpentry and minor plumbing repairs.

· Campus Grounds: Performs daily campus walks to ensure cleanliness, safety and security. Removes trash and debris (including effects left by overnight campers). Sets daily trash receptacles for pick up as needed and returns receptacles to stored locations. Monitors the campus irrigation system and stays in contact with Irrigation contractor as needed.

· Columbarium: Assists as needed with opening and closing the different styles of columbarium niches.

· Equipment and Storage: Cares for and manages the storage of church equipment (ladders, pressure washer, paint, pumps, power tools, traffic cones, extra tables, etc). Manages storage spaces and ensures access to equipment where required.

· Event Setups: Stays aware of church calendar and is responsible for event set ups in conjunction with the Facility Manager and Campus Care Associate. This may involve setting up chairs, tables, buffet line items, etc. Ensures rooms are put back to standard configuration after events.

· Minor repairs: Minor repairs to woodwork, doors, etc.

· Minor maintenance: Minor maintenance such as changing HVAC filters and troubleshooting plumbing issues.

· Special Event Support: Potential for staffing private events which are paid at a higher rate than regular wages.

· Safety: Must comply with all health and safety regulations, including proper use of cleaning chemicals and maintaining a safe environment for staff and visitors.

· Security: Ensures security of the church, including informing day-time visitors when they are in areas or engaged in activities that are not permitted on Holy Trinity’s campus. This can include the decision to inform the authorities if there are repeated issues.

· Seasonal Projects: Plans for and performs various facility projects throughout the year, including painting, window washing, patio table cleaning, and pressure washing patios and Terrace.

· Staff Meetings: Attend weekly staff meetings.

· Other Duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High School diploma or GED required; some vocational or other technical education a plus.

· Minimum three years’ maintenance experience required, preferably at another religious institution.

· Some knowledge of OSHA requirements helpful

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Must be able to take direction and execute responsibilities

· Must be able to orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; use resources effectively and efficiently, arrange information and files in a useful manner

· Must be independent and conscientious and able to carry out responsibilities without direct supervision while maintaining effective management of time and tasks.

· Must have a friendly and polite demeanor and be easy to approach and talk to

· Must possess a keen eye for detail to ensure that all areas of the church are in good repair, organized, and well-maintained.

· Must show respect for the sacred nature of the church and the spiritual activities conducted within it.

· Must be able to work some flexible hours, especially during special events and holidays.

· Must be able to work a shift on Christmas Eve as it is the busiest day of the church year. The day is split between the Sexton, Facilities Manager, and Campus Care Associate.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Drivers’ License required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly: 66.67% of the time

Frequently: 33.33 to 66.67% of the time

Occasionally: less than 33.3% of the time

Regularly: Sit, Stand, Walk

Frequently: Reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel, kneel

Occasionally: Balance, Walk uneven terrain, climb tall step ladder

Talk: Present relevant data/facts in an articulate manner

Hear: Participate in verbal discussions

Climb Stairs: Climb multiple flights of stairs, stoop, crouch

Lifting: Able to lift 30 lbs without assistance

Vision: Close Vision, Distance vision, ability to adjust focus.

The employee is occasionally exposed to common cleaning agents and dust.

Noise Levels: Usually below OSHA limits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20