Job Description -
Building Custodian
Reports To: Business Administrator & Child Development Center Director
Direct Reports: N/A
Status: Full-time
Job Summary
The Building Custodian will be the custodian of the facilities and grounds at University
United Methodist Church.
Essential Functions:
- Perform Janitorial duties throughout the entire property (church, UUMC Child Development Center, schoolhouse, Mission House, and grounds) according to the provided cleaning schedule.
- Perform minor maintenance/improvement jobs for the Church and Child Development Center. Communicate progress status to appropriate area.
- Perform regular maintenance duties; including but not limited to changing air filters, cleaning out Roof-top drains, changing light bulbs, and paint touch ups.
- Check-up on maintenance needs of the church facilities and equipment; including but not limited to HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Kitchen Equipment.
- Communicate and coordinate all vendor needed repairs with the Business Administrator.
- Inventory and communicate all supply needs with the Business Administrator.
- Set-up and take-down rooms for Church and Child Development Center events.
- Keep grounds clean and free of trash.
- Responsible for opening and closing the Church as needed for special events.
- Responsible for closing the building during the week, as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in Staff meetings, as requested.
- Interact positively with students, administrators, co-workers, parents, congregation members and community.
- Occasional mandatory overtime, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Must submit to background screening including FBI Fingerprint Background Check.
- Previous experience as Building Custodian or Janitor required.
- Knowledge and experience with HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical preferred.
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals required.
- Familiarity with basic maintenance/improvement practices
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
- Demonstrated dedication to work hard and get the job done
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the MinistrySafe Child/Youth Protection Policy; adherence to all facets of the policy.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand for prolonged period of time
- Able to climb ladders and stairs
- Able to pick up and carry 65 pounds
- Able to work outside and walk between buildings
Core Competencies:
Attention to Detail – Consistently attends to the many small pieces which must be assembled into an organized whole; follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem; keeps the larger picture in mind while tending to the smallest of details.
Aesthetic Awareness– Demonstrates a natural awareness about the effective organization of space for different purposes; possesses a natural orientation towards cleanliness and orderliness of space; appreciates the value of and need for sacred space and knows how to physically tend to it.
Ethics & Values – Honors the core values and beliefs of the organization in his/her choice of behaviors; consistently embodies appropriate behavioral choices in both stressful and non-stressful situations; practices the behaviors he/she advocates to others.
Initiative – Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and energetic about worthwhile activities; not fearful of taking calculated risks; seizes opportunities; sets demanding but achievable objectives for self and others.
Personal Resilience – Can effectively cope with change and uncertainty; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty; is flexible.
Techical Expertise – Acquires and demonstrates the technical skills required to proficiently execute the essential functions of the job; understands which skills are lacking and seeks to develop those skills; continually works toward the mastery of technical proficiency.
Time Management – Is able and willing to focus time on tasks that contribute to organizational goals; uses time effectively and efficiently; values time and respects the time of others; concentrates his/her efforts on the most important priorities; can appropriately balance priorities.
Priority Setting – Spends his/her time and directs the time of others to what is important; quickly zones in on the critical issue, and ignores or minimizes distractions; can sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; demonstrates focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Worth, TX 76110: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person