Temple Isaiah of Lexington is seeking a dependable, experienced, and detail-oriented Senior Custodian / Facilities Support Specialist to join our facilities team. This is a full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, approximately 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with some flexibility depending on building needs and scheduled events.
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-functioning building, while also being comfortable with communication, follow-through, light troubleshooting, event support, and coordination with other custodial staff.
Position Summary
The Senior Custodian / Facilities Support Specialist will be responsible for daily custodial duties, evening building coverage, event setup and breakdown, and supporting the overall operation of the synagogue facility. In addition to routine cleaning and maintenance responsibilities, this position requires strong communication skills, excellent follow-through, and the ability to help ensure that tasks are completed accurately and consistently.
The right candidate will be reliable, organized, proactive, and able to work independently while also helping guide and support other custodial team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine custodial duties, including cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms, kitchens, meeting spaces, hallways, sanctuary areas, and common areas.
- Set up and break down rooms for meetings, programs, services, school activities, and special events.
- Ensure that room setups are completed accurately according to instructions, diagrams, or event notes.
- Monitor the building during evening hours and respond to facility needs as they arise.
- Assist with minor maintenance tasks and basic troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot simple mechanical or building issues when possible and report larger concerns promptly.
- Support basic audio/visual needs, including microphones, speakers, presentation equipment, Zoom meeting setups, and restarting equipment when needed.
- Communicate clearly by email, text, or phone regarding building needs, completed work, supplies, and follow-up items.
- Help order, organize, and track custodial and facility supplies.
- Confirm that scheduled services and routine tasks have been completed properly.
- Work with other custodians to help ensure duties are completed accurately, consistently, and on schedule.
- Help maintain quality control by checking work areas and following up on assigned tasks.
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and helpful presence with staff, congregants, vendors, and visitors.
- Secure the building as needed, including checking doors, lights, alarms, and assigned areas.
- Plan and participant in annual cleaning: stripe and seal floors, paint rooms and thoroughly clean rooms.
Qualifications
- Prior custodial, maintenance, facilities, school, religious institution, hospitality, or building operations experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
- Excellent follow-through and ability to complete tasks accurately.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to respond to emails, texts, and verbal requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Comfort with basic audio/visual equipment, Zoom setups, microphones, speakers, and simple technology troubleshooting preferred.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions, schedules, room setup notes, and checklists.
- Ability to respectfully coordinate with and support other custodial staff.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Local candidates preferred, ideally within approximately 40 minutes of Lexington, MA.
- Must be dependable and punctual.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, carry, push, and pull during the work shift.
- Ability to move tables, chairs, supplies, and equipment as needed.
- Ability to lift moderate weight as required for custodial and setup duties.
- Ability to work throughout a multi-use building, including classrooms, offices, event spaces, kitchens, and worship spaces.
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Monday through Friday
- Approximately 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Some flexibility may be required based on building schedule, holidays, programs, or special events.
Benefits
Temple Isaiah offers a benefits package that may include:
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation time
- Paid holidays
- Other benefits offered by the Temple
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who is dependable, organized, hands-on, and capable of taking ownership of the evening custodial and facilities operation. We are looking for someone who can not only clean and set up rooms, but also communicate clearly, follow through on details, assist with basic troubleshooting, and help make sure the building is ready, safe, and properly maintained each day.
Application Requirements
Please submit a resume or detailed work history with your application.
Applications should include:
- Prior custodial, maintenance, facilities, event setup, or building operations experience
- Names of previous employers
- Dates of employment
- A brief description of your responsibilities at each position
- Any experience with room setups, building maintenance, supply ordering, staff coordination, or basic audio/visual equipment
- At least two professional references, if available
Incomplete applications or applications without relevant work history may not be considered.
Qualified candidates should be prepared to discuss their prior experience, reliability, communication skills, ability to follow written instructions, and ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and consistently.
To Apply
Please submit your resume or detailed work history through Indeed. Applications without relevant work history may not be reviewed.
We are looking for candidates who can clearly demonstrate prior experience, reliability, attention to detail, and strong follow-through.
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
