Custodian

Ascension Lutheran Church; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ascension Lutheran Church seeks a reliable Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across church, school, and related facilities. You will work as part of a small custodial team, taking initiative in daily cleaning tasks and helping ensure spaces are ready for use.

Ideal candidates are dependable, self-motivated, able to work independently or with others, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and safety in a community-focused campus.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or related experience preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of custodial practices and safe use of cleaning equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean facilities.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage time and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check in with Maintenance Manager at shift start to review priorities and daily needs.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms; replenish supplies; empty trash.
• Clean classrooms; mop floors; sanitize surfaces; empty wastebaskets.
• Clean church offices and Sanctuary twice weekly (vacuum, mop, dust surfaces).
• Maintain and disinfect kitchens and gym floors as scheduled.
• Keep hallways, stairwells, and exterior areas clean and debris-free.
• Monitor inventory of custodial supplies and communicate needs to supervisor.
• Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns to Maintenance Team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Time management

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Effective communication

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ascension Lutheran Church and School

Position Description

November 2026

Position Title: Custodian

Reports To:

Maintenance Department

Employment Status:

Full Time Nonexempt

Schedule:

Monday–Friday 6-8 hour shifts between 3:30 and midnight, possibility of one 4 hour shift 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm per weekend

Position Summary

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment throughout the Church, School, and Early Childhood Center campus. Custodians work as part of a three-person custodial team and are expected to take initiative, manage their time effectively, and complete assigned responsibilities with care and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. This position plays an important role in supporting the ministry, education, and daily operations of our campus by ensuring that our facilities are clean, sanitary, safe, and ready for use.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Check in with the Maintenance Manager at the beginning of each shift to review priorities, special requests, and any specific daily needs.
• Clean and disinfect all restrooms; replenish paper products, soap, and other supplies; and empty trash.
• Clean classrooms, including mopping floors, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, and emptying wastebaskets.
• Clean church offices twice each week, including emptying wastebaskets, vacuuming, mopping, and dusting.
• Clean the Church Sanctuary twice each week, including vacuuming carpets and pews, mopping beneath pews and in each narthex, and dusting surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect Founders Hall and Pederson Hall kitchens twice each week, including mopping floors and cleaning appropriate surfaces.
• Mop and maintain the gym floor twice each week.
• Keep hallways, stairwells, walkways, patios, and other common areas clean, orderly, and free of debris.
• Maintain cleanliness of designated exterior areas, including parking areas and walkways.
• Monitor inventory of custodial and janitorial supplies, including toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, soap, and cleaning products; communicate supply needs to the Team Lead or Maintenance Manager.
• Identify and report maintenance, repair, safety, or facility concerns to the Maintenance Team.
• Follow established procedures for the safe use, storage, and handling of cleaning products, equipment, and supplies.
• Complete assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks in a timely and thorough manner.
• Support special cleaning projects, events, and other facility needs as assigned.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and service-oriented presence while working on a campus shared by the church, school, Early Childhood Center, staff, students, families, and members of the congregation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or related experience preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of custodial practices, cleaning products, and the safe use of common custodial tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean and orderly facilities.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage time and priorities effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with coworkers and members of the church and school community.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and treating people, property, and facilities with care and respect.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The Custodian works both indoors and outdoors throughout the Church, School, and Early Childhood Center campus and may work in varying lighting and weather conditions.

This position requires the ability to perform moderately heavy physical work, including:

• Occasionally lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently lifting and/or carrying items weighing approximately 25–50 pounds.
• Regularly lifting and/or carrying items weighing approximately 10–20 pounds.
• Standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling for extended periods.
• Ascending and descending stairs, steps, and other uneven surfaces to access required work areas.
• Operating common custodial equipment and tools.
• Performing repetitive cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Performance Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated at the end of the first three months of employment and again at the end of the first year. Thereafter, performance evaluations will be conducted periodically in accordance with organizational practices.

Mission and Community

As a member of our campus team, the Custodian contributes to creating a clean, safe, welcoming, and hospitable environment where people can worship, learn, grow, and serve. We value employees who approach their work with reliability, respect, teamwork, and a commitment to serving our church and school community.

Rate

$18-20/hr

Benefits including health care, retirement, holiday pay, sick and vacation