Custodian

Job description

West Side Presbyterian Church

JOB POSTING

TITLE: Custodian

REPORTS TO: West Side Nursery School Executive Director

Founded in 1912, West Side Presbyterian Church is a welcoming, inclusive church where people of all ages grow in faith, form lasting friendships, and help our neighbors in need.

General Summary

The Custodian is responsible to maintain and protect our church and nursery school facilities. The external and internal appearance of a building reflects on the occupants. It is important for a custodian, or janitor, to be careful and thorough in working, cleaning, and tidying the premises.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by taking out trash, tidying furniture and dusting surfaces

• Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets

• Wash and sanitize toilets, and sinks and restock disposables (e.g. soap)

• Wipe mirrors and windows

• Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.)

• Report major damages and oversee repairs

• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, turning off lights.

• Undertake custodial and janitorial tasks (shoveling snow from the sidewalk, lifting heavy items, moving chairs etc.)

• Perform walkthroughs of the building on Wednesday and Sunday to ensure everything is in good working order

• Set up and breakdown special events when necessary

• These duties are not necessarily a full list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Expectations

• Proven experience as custodian, janitor or in a similar role

• Familiarity with basic landscaping and handyman practices

• Attention to detail and conscientiousness

• Must have good communication skills

• Good physical condition and strength

• High school diploma is preferred but not required

• Must pass a background check

• Able to communicate via email and access basic computer functions, including learning HVAC system

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Non-exempt, January ‘24

Schedule: 37 hour/week Wednesday through Sunday. A typical day would be 2 pm to 10 pm (Wednesday through Saturday) and 9 am to 2 pm on Sundays, but the position requires flexible work availability to accommodate evening set-ups and events held in the church.

How to Apply: Submit a resume, ideally with a cover letter or brief explanation of interest.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Holidays

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

The church is following CDC and local government guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ridgewood, NJ 07450: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person