join our disciple making team
Our New McKendree United Methodist Church mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We live out our mission by loving God, loving people, and serving God’s people. We succeed in our calling through the cooperative work of our lay and pastoral church leadership, staff, and congregation. As part of the cooperative, our ministry staff’s role is to recruit, train, and resource our church family members to discover and grow in their call to ministry. Our support staff's role is to complete specific tasks that require special training and skillsets.
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Custodian
FULL TIME (Salaried)
Support Staff
Position Overview:
The Custodian will ensure that our facilities are clean for ministry use, meetings and events. This will require following a regular cleaning schedule that includes basic cleaning and sanitization as well as deep cleaning projects. This position will manage the custodial supplies and maintain the cleaning equipment and machinery as well as report maintenance issues.
Qualifications:
Experience in custodial or cleaning services preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Physical ability to lift and move objects (up to 40 lbs.) and perform manual labor.
• Have a basic understanding of cleaning products, equipment and safety.
• Dependable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Commitment to maintaining a respectful and welcoming environment in alignment with the church’s mission.
• Be cooperative and show respect and courtesy to all church staff, church members, ministry partners, and guests.
Responsibilities:
• Keep the following facilities and their furnishings clean and ready for use: Cox Memorial Hall, South Campus, High Street Education Building, High Street Sanctuary.
• Coordinate with staff to organize a cleaning schedule based on the facility use calendar.
• Regular cleaning duties such as trash removal, dusting, sweeping, moping, vacuuming, multi-surface cleaning, and disinfecting.
• Basic cleaning duties such as stain removal, degreasing, lime removal, wood polishing.
• Deep cleaning projects such as floor striping and waxing, exterior window cleaning, cleaning under furnishings, and cleaning trash cans.
• Replenish restroom and kitchen supplies.
• Perform regular maintenance on cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Stay informed in current cleaning and disinfecting techniques and new products.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
Employment Conditions:
• All employees are required to submit to a criminal background check.
• All employees will complete Safe Gatherings certification.
