HEAD
CUSTODIAN
ST.
JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Head Custodian is responsible for the maintenance and
appearance of the buildings and grounds belonging to the
congregation. In addition, the person in that position plays
a key role in making the people who use our facility feel at
home and welcome, and at that point, is a key person in the
ministry of our St. John's family.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Supervise and coordinate the work of assistants and
volunteer help in work done on the buildings and
grounds.
2. Schedule work and hours in the custodial
department.
3. Order cleaning products and other supplies used in the
maintenance of the building, property, and equipment.
4. Attend weekly staff meetings, any scheduled property
committee meeting.
5. Be present, on assigned weekends, for church services
one hour before the first service begins, unless needed
earlier, ie. because of snow.
6. Maintain the security of the building by seeing that
doors and windows are locked, lights are out, and the
security alarm is set.
7. Ensure that there is custodial coverage on Sundays,
when required for regular programming, and for special
occasions, such as weddings, receptions, funerals,
etc.
8. Assist staff and church members in preparing rooms,
providing equipment, and making arrangements for meetings
and other events as needed.
9. Conduct an annual evaluation for supervised employees
as outlined in the personnel policies.
10. Prepare a budget proposal for each year, covering
line items related to assigned areas, ie. Repairs and
Maintenance. The head custodian will work with the Sr.
Pastor and Property Committee on major repairs to
property.
11. Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for the
building and associated equipment, and to file manuals
and literature on same.
12. Perform or supervise the performance of those
specific duties outlined in Exhibit "Alt.
13. Oversee remodeling projects/architects and
contractors.
14. Clean furnace boiler.
15. Be familiar with and function within the guidelines
of the Lay Staff Handbook and Policies of St. John's
Lutheran Church.
PERQUISITES
The custodial
staff will receive a fee for working special events where
use of the church is approved but the hours are not
considered to be on church time. These fees are as outlined
below, and are subject to periodic review.
a.
Weddings:
The Custodian assigned to work a given weekend will cover
the weddings that occur.
They are expected to be present one hour before the
wedding begins and to be present
and available during the wedding and reception if there
is one.
Fees:
Private wedding (no rehearsal) $20.00
Wedding only $60.00
Wedding and reception $95.00
b. Other
receptions, ie. anniversaries:$40.00 for 2 hours
Duties as outlined above and $10.00/hours over
c. Other events approved by the church council:
When special events are held at St. John's by outside
groups who have approval
from the church council, fees and responsibilities will
be negotiated between
the Head Custodian, the group, and the Sr. Pastor. See
item 6.
d. Funerals:
There is no fee for working funerals. However, when they
are scheduled at times other
than normal working hours for the custodial staff,
compensatory time off may be taken.
SUPERVISION
1. The Head Custodian is responsible to the Sr. Pastor.
REMUNERATION
EXHIBIT "A"
A. Building Maintenance
1. Keep
floors clean - sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing,
buffing.
2. Vacuum/Shampoo carpeted areas.
3. Dusting.
4. Cleaning windows.
5. Setting up chairs, tables etc. for special activities,
in circles, etc.
6. Open and close up class rooms as needed.
7. Check windows, lights, and for people left in building
when leaving.
8. Order necessary supplies.
9. Check beating fuel supply regularly.
10. Turn security system on and off as needed, check
system as needed.
11. Painting as needed.
12. Caulking and weather stripping as needed.
13. Plumbing - repair dripping faucets, unclog drains,
etc.
14. Carpentry.
15. Basic electrical, repair cords, replace fuses, reset
breakers.
16. Replace bulbs.
17. Clean carpets as needed.
18. Keep faucets clean.
19. Take out garbage as needed.
20. Clean restrooms; Toilets, sinks, walls, urinals,
mirrors, floors, etc.
21. Dust and sweep stairwells.
22. Boiler; Bleed rejusters, clean convectors, bleed oil
system, change oil filters, adjust thermostats as
needed.
23. Set up Easter Cross.
24. Run kitchen equipment.
25. Change church banners as needed.
26. Replace window glass and screens.
27. Check fire alarms and extinguishers as needed.
28. Keep a current list of who to call for orders, and
repairs on electrical, heating, carpentry, plumbing,
elevator, and phone problems.
29. Check in and out at all times.
30. Keep elevator doors and walls clean.
31. Keep dispensers full of soap, towels, air fresheners
as needed.
32. Keep humidifiers on pianos and in other areas full of
water.
33. Clean chairs, tables and chalkboards.
34. Keep accurate records.
35. Related items as needed.
B. Outside Maintenance
1. Cut
and water grass, edge sidewalks, curbs, remove or spray
weeds, remove unwanted plants, branches, etc.
2. Trim shrubs and trees.
3. Remove snow from sidewalks, steps and entryways.
4. Salt or sand where slippery.
5. Direct snow removal from parking lots.
6. Keep maintenance equipment in operating order, ie.
trimmer, snow blower, and lawn equipment. Changes
filters, oil, grease, check fluid levels.
7. Remove water from flat roofs, seal and repair as
needed.
8. Caulking.
C. Accountability and Miscellaneous
1.
Supervise assistant custodian, part-time help and
volunteers.
2. Cooperate with pastors, office staff, council
committees.
3. Advise assistant custodian, part-time help,
volunteers, committees.
4. Enforce, work, hours etc. for assistant custodian and
part-time help.
5. Maintain supply inventories.
6. Schedule work.
7. Establish and maintain systems of communication with
pastors, office staff, youth, members, public,
committees.
8. Other as needed.
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