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:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

Fort Worth, TX 76110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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