HOLMEN LUTHERAN CHURCH
JOB DESCRIPTION: CHURCH CUSTODIAN
Department:
Facilities & Operations
Position Type:
Part-Time (Flexible: 20–30 hrs/wk, 50 wks/yr)
Reports To:
Pastor & Properties / Buildings and Grounds Committee
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Compensation:
Starting at $20.00/hour (commensurate with experience)
Separate per-event stipends for weddings/funerals
Location:
On-site (Holmen Lutheran Church)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Church Custodian serves as the primary caretaker of our church facilities, education building, and grounds. This role ensures that all sacred, shared, administrative, and educational spaces remain clean, safe, orderly, and welcoming for parishioners, staff, community groups, and visitors. By keeping facilities comfortable and presentable—especially preparing for key operational days on Sundays and Wednesdays—the custodian plays a vital support role in the overall ministry and mission of Holmen Lutheran Church.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Sanctuary & Gathering Spaces: Vacuum carpets regularly (including sanctuary post-use), dust pews, window ledges, and wood surfaces. Clean and disinfect Gathering Place floors, tabletops, and coffee island post-services/events. Clean lounge and kitchen areas, including floors, sinks, and countertops.
Restrooms: Clean, sanitize, and restock soap, paper towels, and tissue daily/weekly across all restrooms to maintain strict health and hygiene standards.
Offices & Classrooms: Keep all office spaces and classrooms clean; wipe down main office countertops and clean office glass/windows.
Floors & Entrances: Sweep, mop, and use floor machines on tile/vinyl areas weekly or as needed. Perform deep cleaning (scrub, wax, buff, or strip) on vinyl/tile floors during scheduled summer or winter breaks. Keep entrances swept, mopped, and entryway glass washed to ceiling height.
Waste Management: Empty all trash and recycling receptacles across assigned zones. Monitor storage areas (including food pantry areas) for disposal of cardboard boxes and expired items.
Climate Control & Lighting: Maintain appropriate HVAC temperatures in occupied and unoccupied zones. Install/remove window air conditioner units and vent covers per seasonal demands. Replace burned-out interior/exterior light bulbs and fluorescent tubes using step or extension ladders as needed. Periodically change batteries in clocks.
Altar Preparation: Fill oil-filled sanctuary candles and Christ candle (ensuring adequate fill to last through up to three services).
Groundskeeping & Lawn Care: Clear trash, branches, twigs, and debris from church grounds. Keep sidewalks and walkways clean. Water grass as needed. Change signage on the exterior stone sign to reflect seasonal service and program times.
Security & Repair Reporting: Unlock exterior doors for designated scheduled activities as requested by church staff. Immediately notify the Properties Committee Chair or Pastor upon discovery of any breakage, equipment malfunction, or building repair need.
Event Setup & Volunteer Oversight: Set up and arrange furniture, tables, and chairs for meetings, ministry functions, and events based on requests logged in the office notebook. In consultation with the Properties Committee, maintain lists of volunteers and help assign or supervise volunteer assistance for large/specialized projects (e.g., major floor waxing, seasonal painting, electrical work, sidewalk snow removal).
Special Events (Weddings & Funerals): Provide custodial coverage and setup/breakdown for weddings and funerals. Note: Hours for weddings and funerals are flexible and compensated separately per event (not billed against regular weekly hours).
Administration & Budgeting: Check office messages, the office notebook, and the church calendar regularly for upcoming events. Track cleaning inventory and order ordinary maintenance supplies within budget; seek approval for major purchases. Assist in determining the annual maintenance budget and attend periodic committee meetings. Maintain accurate timesheets and coordinate planned time off for substitute coverage.
Supplies and Storage: Keep all custodial supplies in stock including, yet not limited to, bathroom supplies, cleaning supplies, mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, floor machine, and other supplies as needed. It is also required that all custodial closets and storage areas be well maintained and organized to maximize efficiency and neatness. Knowledge of safe use, storage and labeling of cleaning chemicals, including reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and never mixing incompatible products.
Small Repairs: Perform minor repairs as able (e.g.touch up painting, tightening fixtures, hanging signs, etc)
Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned by the pastor or Properties Committee to support the ministry and operation of the congregation.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience: 1+ years of janitorial, commercial cleaning, or basic facility maintenance experience preferred.
Physical Capability: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, perform repetitive bending/reaching, safely use step and extension ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Interpersonal & Teamwork Skills: Ability to relate warmly, respectfully, and skillfully to church staff, parishioners, volunteers, and public guests.
Work Ethic & Character: High moral character, reliable, self-motivated to work independently, and able to manage time effectively while receiving directions gracefully.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & TERMS
Pay Rate & Schedule: Starting at $20.00/hour (commensurate with experience), paid bi-monthly on the 15th and last day of the month. Standard W-2 filing required.
Event Stipends: Supplemental reimbursement paid on an event-by-event basis for weddings and funerals paid at events.
Time Off & Benefits: Holidays and sick leave provided per church personnel policy. Up to 2 weeks of unpaid vacation time allowed per year during non-contracted weeks. Position does not accrue paid vacation or health benefits.
Evaluation: Initial 90-day review after hiring. Annual performance review conducted by the Pastor, with periodic reviews by the Properties Committee.
At-Will Employment: Employment with Holmen Lutheran Church is strictly 'at-will,' meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice.
EMPLOYMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT & SIGNATURES
I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand this job description and facilities expectations. I further understand that this document does not constitute an employment contract, and that my employment remains at-will.
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