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Qualifications:
· Education: High school or equivalent (preferred)
· Experience: Two to three years prior custodial experience (preferred)
Full Job Description:
Background:
The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin in San Francisco (St. Mary’s) is a vital and growing community with a vibrant youth group and well attended Sunday school programs among many other ministries to the parish and the community beyond. We seek an experienced, resourceful, and reliable Sexton to manage the church facilities during weekdays and Sunday mornings.
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Job Summary:
St. Mary’s outsources its major janitorial and gardening services to third party providers. The part-time Sexton, under the direction of the Rector and Building & Grounds Committee chairperson, will need to conduct routine cleaning and tidying of the building and grounds, minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulb, making sure that bathrooms and kitchens are clean and supplied and waste baskets have been emptied. The Sexton also operates the building systems, provides access to the courtyard, sanctuary and the parish hall as specified per a routine schedule and assist volunteers, staff and other approved users of campus buildings with regular and special events. When available, the Sexton will provide access to third party contractors pre-approved for maintenance and repair work. The Sexton will contact the Rector and pre-approved contractors in the event of an emergency such as an electrical failure, water leak, roof leak or similar occurrence that could cause damage if not addressed immediately or that impedes the ongoing use of the church campus. A primary responsibility of the Sexton will be to prepare the campus for Sunday services and events, and clean up later in the afternoon.
This part-time position is not benefits-eligible. Approximately 16 hours per week to be scheduled on Sunday morning and afternoon, and other days of the week as negotiated. Occasional work on other days & times including weekends by arrangement.
Qualifications:
· Welcoming, friendly person who fosters pleasant interactions with parishioners.
· High reliability and flexibility, with significant initiative.
· Effective English communication skills including written communication.
· Physically able to lift and move objects such as tables, furniture, garbage bins, etc.
· Experience working independently from a task list.
· E-mail and mobile phone communication experience.
Sunday Responsibilities (6:30am-1:30pm):
· Open gates, unlock appropriate doors, turn on lights
· Sweep sidewalk and lower and upper courtyard
· Empty courtyard trashcans
· Check bathrooms are clean and fully stocked.
· Set up courtyard tables, name tags, welcome table and materials, coffee/tea tables and supplies.
· Prepare coffee throughout the morning and early afternoon.
· Set up tables and chairs in rooms per request of the Sunday school director, youth minister, office administrator, rector or others church staff.
· Set up streaming camera before 11am service.
· Be available on campus if a need arises
· After final service clean and put away courtyard tables and supplies, coffee and tea tables and hardware, empty courtyard trashcans, clean “Coffee kitchen.”
· When available, assist at major holidays with additional setup of decorations and other matters.
Week Day Responsibilities:
· Make sure restrooms and kitchens are clean and stocked (toilet paper, paper towels, liquid hand soap, sponges).
· Take garbage out from offices and other rooms as needed
· Replace non-working light bulbs in the church, church offices and the parish hall as needed.
· Make sure church sanctuary is clean and cobwebs are cleared.
· Work with rector to identify additional areas on campus for cleaning and do so.
· Do repairs if capable, otherwise e-mail or call the Building & Grounds Committee chairperson. In an emergency, such as a leaky pipe or other malfunction requiring immediate attention, call the pre-approved vendor or repair company and advise the Rector.
· Make sure that regular maintenance schedules (monthly, quarterly or annually) are being accomplished for the various equipment, etc. on the St. Mary’s Campus.
· If possible, attend weekly staff meetings, currently Tuesdays at 11am.
· Clean the fountain tiles on a quarterly basis
· Work with columbarium chairperson in removing and setting niche stones/
· Place “NO PARKING” signs in the white zone on Union Street so that the white zone is available for persons to drop off occupants of their vehicles safely on Sunday morning. Such “NO PARKING” signs may need to be placed out for other church events on an as needed basis.
Additional Information:
Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, St. Mary’s reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
At St. Mary’s, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
St. Mary’s is accessible by public transportation via bus including SF Muni bus routes 22 – Fillmore, and the 45 – Union.
Work must be done on the St. Mary’s Campus and cannot be done remotely.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Hourly dependent on experience
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Experience: Two to three years prior custodial experience (preferred)
Work location: One location – St. Mary’s Campus at 2325 Union Street in San Francisco
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Physical setting:
- Office
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Split shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Francisco, CA 94123: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location