Facilities Custodian & Grounds Technician (On-site)

The Church News; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Church News in Twin Falls, ID is seeking a part-time Custodian to maintain clean and safe facilities. This on-site role may involve grounds work, event support, and various manual labor tasks to keep our spaces orderly and presentable for church activities.

You will operate cleaning equipment, handle supplies, and participate in safety procedures. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work with chemicals in a church environment.

Qualifications

• Must certify in the use of necessary cleaning equipment (sweepers, buffers, lifts, carpet machines, etc).
• Ability to understand basic instructions, complete tasks, and handle issues.
• Independently lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds; team lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push/pull, bend, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods.
• Must work with commercial-grade cleaners and chemicals safely.
• Understand English for general communication, safety, and training.
• Capable of understanding verbal and written instructions and asking for clarification as needed.
• Must comply with regulations for chemical handling.
• Preferred: may require valid driver’s license; background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, restrooms, public areas and fixtures as instructed.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, scrubbers, power washers, extraction equipment.
• Operate balers, shredders, aerial lifts, and forklifts as needed.
• Perform window and exterior cleaning and carpet/upholstery care.
• Restock supplies and dispose of waste; report safety issues.
• Assist with events or grounds tasks as assigned.
• Handle emergency cleanups and on-call duties as required.

Skills

Equipment certs

Instruction comprehension

Team player

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Ladders/scaffolds

English proficiency

Job description

The Church News in Twin Falls, ID is seeking a part-time Custodian to maintain clean and safe facilities. This on-site role may involve grounds work, event support, and various manual labor tasks to keep our spaces orderly and presentable for church activities.

You will operate cleaning equipment, handle supplies, and participate in safety procedures. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work with chemicals in a church environment.