Maintenance & Janitorial Associate

Calvary Baptist Church; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Calvary Baptist Church is seeking a Maintenance & Janitorial Associate to oversee cleaning, upkeep, and repairs for the church facility. The role includes basic custodial tasks, administrative help for facilities, and coordination with Trustees and Senior Pastor.

The position is part-time and salaried, roughly 15 hours per week, with a flexible schedule and paid time off. Starting compensation is $1500 per month, paid semi-monthly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to perform repair and maintenance tasks of low to moderate difficulty.
• Preference for contracting training or experience.
• Preference for knowledge and networks among local tradesmen.
• Dependable and hardworking.
• Self-starter with initiative and willingness to propose improvements.
• Ability to organize schedules and communicate with congregation/community.
• Some daytime and weekend availability; not a long commute.
• Not a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic janitorial services: cleaning, stocking, and maintaining readiness for events.
• Keep outdoor grounds trash-free and orderly.
• Perform repair/maintenance tasks: fixtures, walls, plumbing, electrical, appliances.
• Regularly inspect facility for unaddressed issues.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for major repairs/upgrades per Trustees.
• Be primary contact for building use; manage events calendar and requests.
• Maintain documentation and invoices related to work.
• Keep Trustees and Senior Pastor informed of needs and costs.
• Attend monthly check-ins with a report of activities and needs.
• Respond to emergencies (e.g., water leaks) or coordinate response.

Skills

Repair & maintenance

Contracting knowledge

Trades network

Dependable

Self-starter

Scheduling & comms

Availability

Non-member of church

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off

Introduction

The Maintenance & Janitorial Associate of Calvary Baptist Church is a part-time, salaried position serving as the sole staff person for the cleaning, upkeep, and repair of the church facility. The person will function as a handyman and basic custodian while providing administrative assistance in the facilities and the proper maintenance of the building and grounds.

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to perform repair and maintenance jobs of low or moderate difficulty.
• Preference will be given to applicants with general contracting training and/or experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are knowledgeable of and have strong networks among local tradesmen.
• Dependable and hardworking.
• Self-starter who is able to demonstrate ownership, take initiative, and make suggestions.
• Ability to organize schedules and communicate effectively with the congregation and the community.
• Applicants should have at least some daytime and weekend availability, and should not have a long commute to the facility.
• Shall not be a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Responsibilities

In taking primary responsibility for the building and grounds of Calvary Baptist Church, the Maintenance & Janitorial Associate will be responsible for the cleaning, upkeep, and repair of the facilities which will include but not necessarily be limited to:

• Provide basic janitorial services, including cleaning, stocking, and other regular building needs. Ensure the building is clean and ready for all regular church events as well as special events, such as weddings and funerals.
• Ensure that the outdoor grounds are kept trash-free and in order.
• Perform repair and maintenance work as required and able. Examples could include but are not limited to: replacing fixtures, wall repair, plumbing and electrical troubleshooting, appliance repair, etc.
• Regularly inspect the facility ensuring that there are no unaddressed problems.
• Facilitate communication with any outside contractors required to perform major repairs or upgrades to facilities, as requested by the Trustees.
• Serve as the primary point person for all building use by members and community groups. This includes:
  • Maintaining a calendar of all events taking place in the building.
  • Receiving and responding to requests for building usage, in consultation with the Senior Pastor and Board of Trustees.
  • Communicating with all outside groups using the building regarding policies and procedures, requirements, etc.
• Maintain all documentation, invoices, etc. related to work on the church facility.
• Keep in close communication with the Board of Trustees and Senior Pastor, notifying them of any newly discovered problems or needed work.
• Attend monthly check-ins and come prepared with a report of previous month’s activities, church needs, etc.
• Respond, or coordinate response, to any emergency needs such as a water leak.

Accountability

• Will be under the direct, day-to-day supervision of the Senior Pastor as head of staff and will keep him/her informed of activities, issues to be addressed, etc.
• Will be accountable to the Board of Trustees, most immediately the chair of that board, and will consult regularly with them concerning building needs, costs and budgets, etc.

Compensation and schedule

Starting compensation for this position shall be $1500/month, with payment remitted on the normal semi-monthly payroll schedule of the church. This assumes a work schedule that is estimated to require roughly 15 hours per week on average with specific duties and hours varying widely from week to week and as necessary with seasons of church programming. This position offers a highly flexible schedule with rare but possible on-call/immediate needs. PTO is offered. Compensation and job performance will be reviewed annually by the Senior Pastor and the Board of Trustees