Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church
7500 Greenwood Ave N Seattle WA 98103
Office 206-783-2350 Fax 206-783-4614
www.prlc.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
CUSTODIAN
Title: Part Time Custodian
Date: Available Immediately
FLSA: Non-Exempt, hourly
Direct Reports: None
Reports to: Parish Administrator
Receives work direction from: Parish Administrator, Lead Pastor
Schedule: 25 hours a week. Additionally, available to work on an “on-call” basis as needed.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide a clean, sanitary, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for a 50,000 square foot Church and Preschool facility. Must be willing to be cross trained to cover preschool custodian in their absence.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church and Preschool is a large, active, liberal parish with an emphasis on outreach to the community, excellence in education, and meaningful worship.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
o TO BE PRESENT WHERE NEEDED, READY TO WORK AS NEEDED TOMEET POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES. Includes recognizing when situations require more effort, seeking approval for additional time if needed, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner and providing an example of punctuality and attendance.
o COMPLETE WEEKLY CLEANING SERVICES ON A SCHEDULED BASIS.This includes vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and cleaning kitchen areas.
o TRASH AND RECYCLING. Pick up trash or recycling as required.
o USE ALL EQUIPMENT IN A SAFE MANNER. Maintain equipment in an operational manner.
o KEEP TOILETS FULLY STOCKED WITH PAPER AND SOAP PRODUCTS. Keep an adequate stock of cleaning supplies in all areas to meet cleaning requirements.
o ASSIST WITH GROUND MAINTENANCE. Perform lawn and grounds maintenance and snow removal, salt and sanding in season as assigned and required.
o AS ASSIGNED. Wash windows, strip and wax floors, shampoo carpets and upholstery and polish furniture.
o ROOM SETUPS. When assigned, set up rooms prior to scheduled meetings; including setup of tables, chairs and required equipment. When present, respond to additional meeting setup requirements requested by meeting participants.
o SECURITY. While cleaning building be aware of the presence of other people and make sure they are in the building for a valid reason. Assure that buildings are locked and secure at appropriate times of the day (at the beginning and the end of the day). Take security actions to maintain safety and order.
o OTHER TASKS AS ASSIGNED. Applicant understands that this is a summary of tasks to be accomplished and other tasks will be assigned as appropriate.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
o Demonstrated skills, interest and aptitude in this type of work.
o Must be able to work independently to accomplish task within allotted times.
o Must be responsible in carrying out high quality work.
o Ability to learn parish activities and procedures.
o Valid drivers license is required.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
o Ability to work independently without direct supervision during regular
o working hours.
o Speak fluent English.
o Ability to follow written supervisor’s instructions.
o Knowledge of cleaning materials and chemicals.
o Safe use of all materials.
o Knowledge of safe operating and maintenance of cleaning machines, such as vacuums and floor scrubbers.
o Maintaining a positive and helpful attitude at all times.
o Must be trustworthy and honest.
o Must be discrete with parish information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
o Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
o Must have the ability to be mobile, frequent standing, pulling and pushing, climbing, bending and carrying up to 25 pounds.
o Job is contingent on successfully passing Bounderies/Safe Work Environment Class and criminal background check. Drug/Alcohol screen may be required.
COMPENSATION:
o Position is non-exempt, hourly. Pay is $12.00 per hour.
o Liberal sick and vacation time policy.