Custodian

ENGLEWOOD METHODIST CHURCH, INC.; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGLEWOOD METHODIST CHURCH, INC. is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain clean, sanitary, and safe environments across the church campus. The role supports worship, ministry, preschool, meetings, and community events through routine custodial work and operational support.

The position requires reliable, physically active work and the ability to follow safety procedures while coordinating with the Facilities Manager and Facilities Department for daily tasks and event setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or facilities-support roles.
• Ability to use custodial tools and cleaning chemicals safely and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to recognize hazards and follow supervisor directions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, worship areas, entryways, stairwells, windows, fixtures, furniture, building surfaces, and exterior areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, disinfect, collect trash and recycling; respond to spills or biohazards.
• Monitor supplies and safely operate custodial tools and equipment.
• Move furniture and set up rooms for worship, ministry programs, events, meetings, and special occasions.
• Support building access and report hazards or security concerns.
• Assist with emergency cleanup, after-hours needs, and post-event cleanup.

Skills

Custodial tool handling

Safe chemical handling

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Education

General custodial or facilities experience

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Custodian – Job Description

• Position Element: Designation
• Department: Facilities Department
• Reports To: Facilities Manager
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• FLSA Classification: Nonexempt — Overtime Eligible
• Supervisory Status: Nonsupervisory

Position Summary

The Custodian maintains clean, sanitary, orderly, safe, and presentable interior and exterior environments across the church campus. The position supports facility readiness for worship, ministry, preschool, meetings, events, and community use through routine custodial work and assigned operational support.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, worship areas, entryways, stairwells, windows, fixtures, furniture, building surfaces, and exterior common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, disinfect, collect trash and recycling, and perform routine or specialized cleaning, including proper response to spills or biohazards.
• Monitor and replenish custodial supplies and safely operate and care for assigned tools, ladders, cleaning equipment, and cleaning products in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Move furniture, equipment, and partitions and set up, break down, clean, turn over, and reset rooms for worship services, ministry programs, meetings, weddings, funerals, conferences, and special events.
• Support building access and security procedures and report hazards, vandalism, theft, equipment failures, repair needs, supply needs, and security concerns.
• Assist with emergency cleanup, after-hours needs, storm preparation, post-event cleanup, damage reporting, contractor access, and restoration of basic facility readiness when assigned.
• Participate in required meetings and training and perform related Facilities Department duties assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, facilities-support, or comparable practical experience is preferred. The position requires the ability to use custodial tools, equipment, and chemicals safely; follow cleaning standards, schedules, safety procedures, and supervisor direction; recognize and report hazards, repair needs, supply needs, and security concerns; and perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule and Working Conditions

This full-time, physically active position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, stooping, climbing, standing, and walking; and indoor and outdoor work involving cleaning products, waste, spills, weather, ladders, tools, and custodial equipment. The schedule is established by the Facilities Manager and may include daytime, evening, weekend, holiday, event, emergency, and storm-response assignments. EMC may assign related duties.