First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge is seeking a dependable, service-oriented individual to join our Facilities Team as a Full-Time Assistant Sexton.
This position works alongside and reports directly to our Senior Sexton in maintaining a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-prepared church campus. Together, our facilities team supports worship services, ministry programs, special events, weddings, funerals, and the daily operations of our church.
We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining buildings and grounds, and has a servant’s heart for supporting the ministry of the church.
Responsibilities
· Work alongside the Senior Sexton in the daily care of church facilities and grounds.
· Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, fellowship spaces, and the sanctuary.
· Assist with room setup and teardown for worship services, meetings, weddings, funerals, and special events.
· Perform minor building repairs and preventative maintenance.
· Assist with light grounds maintenance and seasonal campus projects.
· Open, secure, and monitor church facilities as assigned.
· Move furniture and equipment as needed.
· Help maintain a welcoming appearance throughout the campus.
· Respond to facility needs as directed by the Senior Sexton.
· Support Sunday worship services and occasional evening or weekend events.
Qualifications
· Experience in custodial, maintenance, facilities, or related work is preferred but not required.
· Ability to safely operate common maintenance equipment and tools.
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work throughout the day.
· Dependable with excellent attendance.
· Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
· Ability to work independently while following direction.
· Strong commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and serving others.
· Successful completion of a background check.
Schedule
This is a full-time position that generally follows weekday business hours, with flexibility to assist during Sunday services and occasional evening or weekend events.
Benefits
· Competitive hourly compensation with some overtime
· Health insurance (100% Employee Premium Paid as Benefit)
· Retirement plan
· Paid vacation and holidays
· Supportive Christian work environment
To Apply
Please submit a resume and a professional reference to:
First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge
763 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
or email: [email protected]
Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
