I. SEXTON JOB SUMMARY 

The purpose of the Sexton is to keep Calvary’s building and grounds clean and orderly; perform basic preventative maintenance and repairs; set up church/rooms/activity areas for use as needed. Keep Office Administrator, Rector and/or Wardens advised of dangers/concerns about the condition and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Maintain an adequate supply of required paper and cleaning supplies per our contract with ABS Janitorial.  

II. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

DAILY 

• Keep all church entrances and grounds clear of debris/litter.  
• Coordinate with housekeeping and/or kitchen manager to assure that all bathrooms and downstairs kitchen areas are clean and have adequate supplies as needed. 
• Monitor compliance of items placed in trash and cardboard recycling bins and make sure waste is placed in appropriate locations for regular pickup. Report non-compliances to wardens or parish administrators. 
• Monitor and coordinate maintenance of HVAC equipment.   Report to Junior Warden any issues that arise.
• Work with church administrators to maintain adequate inventory of housekeeping and maintenance supplies.  
• Work with the irrigation contractor and mowing service to be sure grounds are properly maintained.  
• Clear snow or ice that might occur on sidewalks to the church and parish hall. 
• Report unsafe conditions and facilities in need of repair to Rector and/or Warden 
• Assist in setting up, taking down and putting away seasonal decorations. 
• Perform needed set-up and dismantling, before and after weddings, funeral services and other special functions. Augment housekeepers in cleanup when directed. 
• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs as needed. 
• Make sure all tools and supplies are properly maintained and stored appropriately. 
• Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs as needed in Sanctuary, Parish Hall and old school buildings. 

Other duties may be required. 

OCCASIONAL (May require extra pay or comp. time) 

• Serve as the liaison contact, for vendor technicians and tradesmen hired to perform work on Church property. 
• Open and close church before and after functions, when directed. 

III. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required: 

• Education & Experience –one to three years related experience or training. 
• The ability to read, communicate, comprehend and carry out instructions, short correspondence and memos. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure. 
• The candidate for this position must have adequate reliable transportation. 
• The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of taking initiative while at the same time being responsible and accountable to other staff members with whom he or she will be working. 
• Provide and receive work-related text and/or voice messages from Staff and/or wardens via the use of personal cellphone. 
• Have demonstrable ability to troubleshoot and perform basic plumbing and 110 Volt electrical repairs and/or report to appropriate individuals on the Property Committee / or Junior Warden e.g. lamp switches and sockets, circuit failures, toilet and sink fixture repairs, etc. 

IV. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The individual in this position must possess physical and sensory ability necessary to safely and successfully perform all essential job functions and responsibilities. This includes but is not limited to: 

• The ability to safely work with power tools such as drills, saws, etc. 
• The ability to climb steps and ladders as well as to bend, pull and push. 
• The ability to move and carry objects. 
• The ability to carry and lift, up to 35 lbs. 
• Candidates for this position are required to undergo a background check. The individual hired will report to the Rector, Wardens and/or other staff as designated. 

V. HOURS & COMPENSATION 

This position will require a minimum of 10 hours per week and occasionally up to 15 hours per week when special events or services take place, with the possibility of additional compensable hours based upon workload. The position calls for the employee to work flexible hours as conditions demand. Beginning salary is up to $20 per hour based on experience.