Trinity Custodian Worker

Nashville Public Radio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio is seeking a Custodian to maintain church facilities' cleanliness and upkeep. The role involves daily cleaning of restrooms, offices, classrooms, and common areas, stocking supplies, and ensuring safe, orderly spaces for gatherings.

The Custodian will work under supervision, handle event space setup, document activities, and support maintenance tasks as required by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2–3 years of work experience in hospitality or facilities cleaning.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, offices, classrooms, common spaces; stock supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors; sweep, mop, wax, vacuum, wash, and polish surfaces.
• Assist with event space setup and basic maintenance tasks as needed.
• Record maintenance activities and prepare status reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work Direction:

Custodian position works under the day-to-day supervision of the Supervisor, Maintenance and/or his/her designee.

Basic Function:

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning maintaining the upkeep of Church properties and facilities. The Custodian incumbent will interface with Church officers, members, staff and all other persons who come to participate in the life of this Church and/or conduct business on the premises.

Duties And Responsibilities

General Cleaning

• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, offices, class rooms, common spaces and all facets of the facilities; and stocks facilities with paper and supplies.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of carpeted and tile floors. Responsible for sweeping, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, washing, and polishing of glass surfaces, i.e., doors and dividers.
• Cleans and lines wastebaskets and garbage containers; dusts and polishes furniture surfaces and sanitizes telephones.
• Responsible for grounds keeping, removal of snow, and/or other debris from lawn and parking lots.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.

Event Space Maintenance

• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classes, special events, etc.
• Assists skilled maintenance workers with projects (e.g. transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.
• Works to ensure event/room set-ups are completed accurately, safely and efficiently
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.

Other Duties

• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other routine maintenance duties, as assigned.

Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Plus two to three years work experience in a hospitality or facilities cleaning environment, along with knowledge of general office cleaning methods and practices. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to work well with others and also able to follow written and oral instructions. Additionally, the incumbent must have a good command of basic verbal and written communications skills.

The ability to work under stressful conditions and with difficult situations is essential. The incumbent must also be able to lift, carry, pull, and push items up to 50 pounds in weight. Must be able to tolerate extended periods of standing, walking, and noise. Normal hearing and vision or correctable hearing and vision to normal levels are required.

Work Schedule

Full Time Custodian shall general work forty (40) hours each week and Part Time maintenance shall generally work twenty (20) hours each week in accordance with the schedule personally arranged, and mutually agreed to with the Supervisor, Maintenance. All Custodian, as a condition of employment, are required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and/or holidays.

Working Conditions

This position is susceptible to job hazards, both internal and external, so protective clothing and gloves must be worn at all times. Additionally, this position does require unusual or excessive physical exertion.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is a condition of employment. Discretion is a condition of employment. At all times, staff members are to respect the privacy of information about others. Violation of the Code of Confidentiality can result in immediate termination of employment.