Custodian

Cornerstone Church of West Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Church of West Michigan is seeking a reliable custodian to keep the facility clean and inviting for worship and learning. You will help prepare spaces for classes, meetings, and special events, ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for first-time guests and long-time members alike.

Responsibilities include interior and exterior cleaning, stocking supplies, coordinating with ministry leaders, and supporting volunteers during events.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support ministry teams.
• Self-motivated and willing to serve, with a growth mindset.
• Able to stay organized and multi-task in a busy building.
• Reliable transportation to commute between building locations.
• Custodial or maintenance experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Clean facilities interior and exterior to create a welcoming environment.
• Transport and manage recycle and trash to on-site dumpsters.
• Clean surfaces using various cleaning products on floors, furniture, fixtures.
• Operate kitchen washer/dryer for microfiber cloths and rags.
• Set up/tear down tables and chairs and rearrange furniture for events.
• Light maintenance tasks and restock supplies.
• Manage volunteers for custodial tasks and support large events.
• Coordinate with ministry leaders to ensure spaces are ready.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Reliable transportation

Custodial experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to help Cornerstone Church achieve its mission of “helping people know Jesus and make him known,” by cleaning and maintaining the facility. This includes helping to create an atmosphere where learning and worship experiences are pleasant for all but especially for first time guests.

Specific Responsibilities

• Cleaning the facilities both interior and exterior.


• Gather, bag and transport recycle materials and trash to dumpsters provided on site.


• Use a variety of products to clean various surfaces including (but not limited to) carpet, concrete and tile floors, counter tops, furniture, doors, hardware, light fixtures, mirrors, walls, windows, and toilets.


• Regularly using the washer and dryer in the kitchen pantry to clean the micro-fiber cloths, mop heads, cleaning rags, etc.


• Read, understand, and use the building schedule to ensure that rooms are clean, reset, and ready as needed for classes, meetings, and other needs. This includes setting up and taking down tables and chairs and rearranging furniture for various functions.


• Transports tables and chairs from, and back to, storage locations.


• Replace burnt out lights bulbs as needed and assist with maintenance projects as able.


• Replace paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, and sanitizers throughout the building.


• Keep inventory and notify manager when products are low.


• Participate in regularly scheduled custodial team and staff meetings/gatherings.


• Communicate directly and often with ministry leaders to ensure their spaces are always ready for use.


• Required to float between 84th Street, Heritage Hill, and South Wyoming Campus as needed.


• Manages volunteers as needed for inside areas and grounds cleaning.


• Be onsite for large events such as weddings, funerals, to provide ongoing custodial support, and to assist with cleaning afterwards.

Position Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills and familiarity with church as an organization.


• Self-Motivated and willing to serve.


• Committed to ongoing spiritual and professional growth.


• Committed in supporting the mission of Cornerstone Church.


• Good organizational and communication skills.


• Possess a willingness to learn and grow professionally.


• Ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented and flexible.


• Reliable transportation


• Previous custodial or maintenance experience preferred but not required


• Potential to be available for Sunday service custodial support for ministries

Cornerstone’s Core Competencies & Requirements

• Self-motivated, diligent, and constantly thinking about the next step and opportunity.


• Points out the contributions of others, shares credit, and emphasizes team over self.


• Uses good judgement in group dynamics and understands the impact of words and actions.


• Prompt, courteous, respectful, helpful and appropriate.


• Demonstrates responsibility and uses accountable communication.


• Honest and adheres to oral and ethical principles; trustworthy.


• Competently communicates across gender, race, class and cultural spectrums.


• High school diploma or GED required