Job Title: Custodian & Maintenance Technician
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual for a combined Part-Time Janitor and Handyman role to maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and overall functionality of our church facility. This position offers a flexible schedule of 20 to 25 hours per week spanning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Saturdays are a strict requirement, while Thursdays and Sundays are your designated days off. The number off hours required to complete tasks will vary by church calendar and season.
Employment Requirement: Due to the nature of working in a church environment that hosts daycare, youth, and community programs, a full background check is a mandatory requirement for this position prior to hiring.
Key Responsibilities
Janitorial & Floor Care
- Waste Management: Collect and empty all interior trash and recycling bins daily; transport waste to outdoor dumpsters and replace liners.
- Floor Care: Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain differing flooring types throughout the facility (sanctuary, hallways, offices, and classrooms).
- Equipment Operation: Safely and effectively operate various types of floor cleaners, buffers, and industrial carpet shampooers for routine deep cleaning.
- Sanitization & Surfaces: Thoroughly clean, disinfect, and restock all restrooms. Clean and polish glass doors, windows, mirrors, and fixtures.
Facility Maintenance & Handyman Tasks
- Light to Medium Repairs: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve minor facility issues as they arise (e.g., replacing light bulbs, minor plumbing fixes like unclogging drains or repairing leaky faucets, basic carpentry, door hardware adjustments, and touch-up painting).
- Assembly & Departmental Support: Unbox, assemble, and set up various furniture items, shelving units, or equipment as requested by different church departments (e.g., daycare, offices, classrooms, youth ministries).
- Tool Competency: Safely utilize a variety of basic hand and power tools required for assembly and repair tasks.
Schedule & Compensation
- Hours: 20 to 25 hours per week.
- Weekly Schedule: Workdays are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Days Off: Thursdays and Sundays.
- Flexibility: Shift hours on working weekdays are flexible and can be coordinated with church leadership. Saturdays are required to ensure the facility is pristine for Sunday services.
- Pay Rate: Pay is commensurate with skills and responsibilities.
Qualifications & Skills
- Background Screening: Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (necessary for working around children and daycare operations).
- Handyman Experience: Required. Proven ability to handle light-to-medium facility maintenance, furniture assembly, and basic troubleshooting independently.
- Technical Skills: Comfortable and proficient in operating industrial floor cleaners, carpet shampooers, and a variety of basic hand and power tools.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders safely, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform repetitive bending, lifting, and reaching.
- Traits: High level of integrity, respect for the church environment, ability to work independently without direct supervision, and strong problem-solving skills.
Training
Current custodial helpers and staff will help train this position to current operational methods, but the individual hired will need to be able to learn portions of this position independently.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume or a brief summary of work on Indeed.com or stop by the church office during business hours (Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) to drop off their resume.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Janitorial: 1 year (Preferred)
- Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Columbus, NE 68601 (Required)
Work Location: In person
