Custodian - River West Church

Christian Career Fit

Lake Oswego, OR

$20 to $23 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: FT CUSTODIAN
REPORTS TO: FACILITIES DIRECTOR
JOB CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

MISSION (PURPOSE): The mission of River West church is to build a community of Christ for the world. The Custodian position will provide assistance to the Facilities Director by performing duties in the care, maintenance and preparation of the facility to insure a clean and inviting physical environment for all the activities held at River West Church. In particular, this position will provide custodial duties, room set-up and break-down, and duties necessary to facilitate all on-site ministry events to help facilitate healthy connections with the body of River West Church.

Responsibilities:
1. Ministry event support:

a. Ensure all rooms, (classrooms, meeting rooms, sanctuary, restrooms, offices, kitchen, nursery etc.) are set up, clean and ready for scheduled use

b. Maintain clutter-free atmosphere in all areas of building and grounds

c. Ability to interact with church ministry staff, ministry partners and volunteers in responding to facility-related requests

2. Custodial care of facilities-All Areas:

a. Daily, quarterly and annual cleaning of windows, restrooms, vents, doors, carpet, sinks/counters, chairs, light fixtures, etc.

b. Sanitizing surfaces

c. Dusting high and low

d. Parking lot and grounds cleanup

e. Replacing lights-canned fluorescents inside and outside

f. Garbage removal and recycling

3. Facility Oversight:

a. At the direction of the Facilities Director, oversee church event set up and custodial staff

b. Be available to fill-in for the Facilities Director during times of leave

c. Learn and understand the building systems (HVAC, Fire/Security, Kitchen, equipment, etc.). Be able to trouble-shoot the repair of systems or coordination of outside repair companies, when the Facility Director is not available

4. Working conditions and requirements:

a. Understand and follow verbal and written instructions

b. Able to stay physically active throughout each shift. May be required to lift heavy equipment up to 50 pounds. Must have physical ability to perform essential work functions

c. Work may occasionally be performed outside under varying weather conditions

d. Must be available to work a flexible schedule to accommodate ministries of River West Church, including evenings and weekends

e. Basic knowledge of hand and power tools needed to perform minor repairs

f. Background in commercial facility custodial work or general construction work preferred

5. Personal and Spiritual Requirements:

a. Agree and adhere to the River West Statement of Faith. Preferably be an active member of River West Church or agree to become an active member of River West Church

b. Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistant witness for Jesus. Maintain a courteous Christ-like spirit when dealing with people within and outside of River West Church.

c. Good verbal and written communication skills. Have the ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

d. Able to work alongside others in context of teams as well as to work independently

e. Ability to make decisions and follow through on commitments.

f. Ability to maintain confidentiality

g. Must successfully complete a criminal background check

Note: This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This role will follow any other job-related instructions and perform and other job-related duties as required by their supervisor. River West as the right to revise this job description at any time. (This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship).