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Maintenance Tech/Sexton

Provide maintenance of all church buildings and grounds to ensure the function, aesthetic appeal, safety and integrity of the church property.

The Sexton will work 24 hours per week: Sunday from 6 am to 2 pm, and Monday-Wednesday & Fridays; evenings and weekends may be required on occasion.

The Sexton works closely with the Parish Administrator and Junior Warden to manage the business of the parish including the areas of risk management, facility management while seeking to provide a safe environment to run an efficient and economical parish, and to facilitate organization.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Facilities Management

Summary: Uphold facilities management plan that will ensure that all parish property is maintained, operational, secure, and preserved.

Inspect: Regularly inspect all operating systems for performance. (i.e., mechanical systems such as HVAC systems, hot water systems, kitchen equipment, sewer systems, fire protection, lighting, timer lighting, freezers, walk-in cooler, ventilation, drainage, parking lot and walkways, etc.) and initiates corrective action if deficiency found. Conducts monthly inspections of First Aid kits and AEDs to ensure their availability in an emergency. Point of contact with the AED monitoring company and notifies company of monthly inspection results. Corrective action will be coordinated with Junior Warden and Parish Administrator.

Performs: Perform light maintenance (i.e., faucets, toilets, painting, filter replacement, vent cleaning, Christmas lighting, assists on cleaning and project days, etc.), laudry and serves as backup custodian. Works with Junior Warden to develop a list of projects for the semi-annual Parish Workday (held prior to Easter and Christmas).

Completion: Complete maintenance requests in an efficient, professional and timely manner keeping expenses in line with the budget (special project expenditures are to be reviewed with Parish Administrator and Junior Warden prior to spending). Keep records on all maintenance requests and work.

Serve as a resource person to Parish Administrator, Rector and Junior Warden providing advice and counsel regarding all maintenance areas.

Prepare logistics for funerals and events on church calendar (chairs, tables, lighting, acoustics, audio/video, etc.)

Prepare gravesites in Memorial Garden for interment.

Perform duties as requested by Parish Administrator, Rector and/or Junior Warden (i.e. handle other building and grounds tasks not handled by a contract service and/or parishioner such as the replacement of ceiling light bulbs, returning premises to a neat and orderly state following services and events, disposal of rubbish, and running any local errands or trips that are needed by the church).

Remain available via communication devices always for communications and emergency purposes.

 

 

Facilities Security

Open and close church to include all buildings and gardens. Check all buildings. Deal with trespassers and security issues.

Maintain and ensure the security of the buildings 7 days a week. Will be first on “call tree” to receive calls from monitoring company (fire and burglary) about possible problems at church. Will respond if required and notify Rector, Parish Administrator, and Wardens.

 

Emergencies

Prepare emergency response plan in anticipation of bad weather (i.e., hurricanes) in consultation with Parish Administrator, Rector, Wardens, and staff.

Remain available via communication devices always for communications and emergency purposes

 

The Calendar

Review church calendar each week of upcoming events, weddings and funerals (including preparation of gravesites in Memorial Garden for interment) at Trinity. Perform setup/breakdown, logistics (chairs, tables, lighting, acoustics, audio/video, etc.) as needed and notify custodian to adjust his/her weekly cleaning schedule to accommodate for preparation of all events either requested by Parish Administrator, Priest, Staff member, Ministry Leader and/or Client.

 

Other Responsibilities

Sunday setup to include making coffee, tables and chairs, bathroom refreshing, etc. Moving outdoor heaters as necessary for the Welcome Table.

Attend staff meetings.

Maintain inventory records for maintenance, paper supplies, cleaning supplies, kitchen and breakfast. Provides list of supplies needed to Parish Administrator for ordering.

Perform duties as requested by Parish Administrator, Rector, Junior Warden, Staff, Parishioners (i.e. handle other building and grounds tasks not handled by a contract service such as the replacement of ceiling light bulbs, returning premises to a neat and orderly state following services and events, disposal of rubbish, and running any local errands or trips that may be needed).

Meet periodically with Parish Administrator and Junior Warden to discuss plans, projects, and budget.

Serve as a resource person to Parish Administrator, Rector and Junior Warden providing advice and counsel regarding all maintenance areas.

 

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma with at least three years of facilities maintenance experience, preferably for a church or non-profit organization.

Experience in facilities management, handyman experience (plumbing,

painting, carpentry, housekeeping, etc.) and general labor duties.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and strong work ethic.

Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills with the ability to

organize, prioritize, plan and lead maintenance activities with flexibility.

4.6   Must support the mission and core values of Trinity Parish.

Language Skills

Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with clergy, staff, parishioners and vendors.

Must be able to respond courteously and effectively to the needs of the clergy, staff and parishioners and resolve administrative and operational issues in the absence of the Parish Administrator.

Must be able to present information effectively to clergy, staff and parishioners for all functions for which responsible.

 

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.

Must be able to operate and perform operator level repairs on office machinery as needed.

Must be able to sit, kneel, bend, crawl, stand, push, pull, and walk.

Must be able to climb ladders of varying heights.

 

Work Environment

Must be able to work an assigned or flexible schedule, at the discretion of the Parish Administrator and Rector, and be available to work other hours as required to support parish mission and programs.

Must work in a professional and courteous manner with all clergy, staff, parishioners and the community.

The normal work setting will be in a temperature-controlled office, but other venues may occasionally be required.

Travel may be required to attend to the business of the parish and the diocese or to attend educational programs related to the job functions.

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