Facility Assistant (Janitorial)

Position Summary: The Facilities Assistant (Janitorial) is responsible for the primary cleaning and basic upkeep of a church facility (building, grounds, and equipment) in 5-10 hours per week. Working under the direction of the Facilities Lead, this position helps ensure that the church facility is clean, attractive, safe, and ready for ministry use. Candidate must already have a knowledge of cleaning basics and safety.

Essential Job Functions (5–10 hours per week)

Routine Cleaning

• Clean the main section of the building weekly, including:
• Trash and recycling
• Floors
• Bathrooms and surfaces
• Pews/seating

Deep Cleaning

• Each week, complete one deep cleaning task according to the monthly, quarterly, and yearly rotation schedule.

Additional Cleaning

• Perform periodic outdoor cleaning on church property.
• Clean and remove trash/recycling in the education wing as requested (typically for special events per Facilities Calendar).
• Special events necessitate special attention before and after use of those spaces.

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with supervisor.
• Document completed tasks and note remaining needs.
• Manage cleaning supply inventory and create shopping lists as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Characteristics

• Trustworthy and accountable to the church’s leadership and vision.
• Self-motivated; able to set priorities and manage tasks independently.
• Has access to a mobile device for tasks and tracking via an app.
• Works cooperatively with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Comfortable in a Christian church environment.
• Holds a valid driver’s license.

Work Hours & Scheduling

• Work to 5–10 hours weekly with schedule to be agreed upon by employee and Senior Pastor. Hours are flexible within the framework below:
• Work at least 2 days per week. Day A: Sunday evening, Monday, or Tuesday – remove weekend trash, clean staff bathroom, and prepare rooms for mid-week events. Day B: Friday, Saturday, or early Sunday morning – prepare all key rooms and bathrooms for Sunday worship.
• At least one hour per week must overlap with the Senior Pastor’s onsite hours (Tuesdays 10am–8pm or Fridays 10am–5pm).
• Special events may require an additional visit.
• Paid hourly, bi-weekly.
• Leave is not typically granted around Christmas or Easter, which are key days for us.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform moderate lifting and carrying
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to navigate indoor stairs and outdoor inclines
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, scrubbing
• Climbing step ladders and working at heights (e.g. dusting lights, wiping ceiling)
• Working in confined spaces (e.g. vacuuming under a desk)
• Operating cleaning equipment (e.g., carpet extractor)
• Able to use and handling cleaning chemicals safely

Employees must

• Be legally eligible for employment in the United States
• Pass a criminal background check
• Have use of a personal smartphone (Android or iPhone) to access task and communication apps. Employees are responsible for providing their own device.

Supervision

• Reports to Senior Pastor (HR matters)
• Reports to Facilities Lead (task-related matters)

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 10.0 per week

Experience:

• Janitorial: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18