Custodian and Groundskeeper; part-time

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Overview:

Part time Custodian/Groundskeeper for Lower East Side Milwaukee church.  Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of sanctuary, meeting/class rooms, kitchen, office space and restrooms. Sets up and takes down rooms for meetings and special events. Groundskeeping duties include: lawn mowing/trimming, snow removal and clearing grounds of trash.  Performs minor building and equipment repairs.  Schedule is four days per week; 20-25 hours and five hours on Sunday morning. Occasional evening or Saturday work.

 

Works under limited supervision to perform the following tasks:

• Perform routine cleaning as supplement to weekly cleaning service which may include: mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing furniture, and window cleaning

• Maintain restroom tidiness, appearance and supplies

• Remove trash from all rooms daily and clean up after events

• Ensure premises are secured.

• Monitor and proactively order cleaning supplies and maintain and organize cleaning equipment

• Maintain sufficient inventory of supplies for kitchens, restrooms and meeting rooms

• Set up and tear down rooms for meetings and special events

• Mow and trim lawns: regularly check grounds for trash and clear

• Remove snow from sidewalks and entrances using snow blower and/or shovel

• Perform minor building repairs and maintain cleaning and grounds equipment

• Monitor building systems for proper functioning: HVAC, elevators, lighting, sound, plumbing, etc.

• Coordinate with staff and vendors for major systems repair or maintenance

 

Requirements:

• One year of directly related experience; two or more years preferred

• Demonstrated reliability and excellent job attendance

• Ability to operate cleaning and grounds keeping equipment

• Sufficient mechanical skills to perform minor building and equipment repairs

• Ability to stand and walk for most of work day; bend, lift (up to 50#) and climb ladders

 

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and proactively identify problems and work to be done

• Good organizational skills with focus on attention to detail

• Ability to work within a team

• Ability to effectively interact with church and community members and vendors

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An email or letter of interest may be forwarded to: hr@immanuelwi.org.