Church Sexton

2840 Hendersonville Road near Old Airport Rd., Asheville NC

Description

Reports to the Rector and Office Administrator * A current driver's license is required. Position Overview - Contribute to a welcoming and hospitable environment by maintaining Calvary’s building and grounds in a clean and orderly manner; occasionally greet parishioners, visitors and vendors and represent Calvary with excellent customer service skills. *Perform basic preventive maintenance and repairs; set up Church and other rooms as needed. Perform tasks in Churchyard as needed for grave marking and burial preparations. Keep the Rector and Office Administrator advised of concerns about the condition and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Monitor and respond to computer-generated work orders relating to the Churchyard and report to Churchyard Administrator. Maintain a 30-day supply of regularly used cleaning and maintenance supplies. This position is not open to members of Calvary Episcopal, Fletcher, NC. Time Commitment - This is an hourly position of 40 hours per week Monday –Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm; however, other days may be required depending on workload. This person is required to attend weekly staff meetings (Tuesdays at 10:00am). Job Responsibilities: Daily *Keep all entrances and churchyard clear of debris and litter.*Rotate vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and dusting, cleaning each room and the Church at least once a week or more if needed, based on usage. *Keep all bathrooms and kitchen areas clean and adequately supplied.* Keep trash emptied and/or recycled in the appropriate manner. * Monitor heating and cooling thermostats. * Maintain Sexton Office and supply room in a neat and organized manner. * Make sure all tools are properly maintained and stored. * Assist with moving heavy items and unloading donations for the Food Pantry as needed.* Ensure that doors for rooms not currently in use are locked.* Unlock Food Pantry Building vestibule doors each morning at 8:00am and lock them at 4:00pm. Close and lock all office, parish building, and church doors before leaving. Check and lock entrances/exits as requested each day and after special events. Weekly Dust all surfaces in the Church.* Mop all floors in the Church. * Monitor all lights inside and out and replace as needed.* Set up tables and chairs for special events.* Clean doors and windows. *Order inventory for supplies needed or pick up in person, or provide list to Office Administrator depending on the specific item(s). As Needed Report safety and repair issues.*Assist with putting up and taking down and storing seasonal decorations.*Perform needed set-up and cleanup before and after weddings, funeral services and other special events. *Open and close facility for special events.* Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs. *Buff and wax floors.* Paint or touch up as needed. * Locate and mark/flag graves for potential buyers, visitors and for burials. * Regularly monitor the overall appearance of the Churchyard and remove dead, faded and out of season bouquets and wreaths.*Help vault company set up and take down for burials. *Dig and fill cremation graves using tractor. *Help fill in vault burial sites after the burial. *Refill, seed or sod bare spots throughout Churchyard as needed. *Plow parking lots and salt building entrances in the event of measurable snow or ice.