Sexton

Lexington MA

31 January, 2022

2:38 PM

Description

Position : SextonMain Contact : Church AdministratorStatus : On-site in Lexington MAHours : 20 per weekCompensation : $20-30/hrJob Description: Google Doc, MS Word, PDF PURPOSEThe role of the Sexton is critical to the church, as the Sexton is a key person in maintaining the church’s building and grounds. The church’s “face” to the community is represented by the care and skill of the Sexton. An effective Sexton possesses skills in light carpentry, painting, and the use of industrial cleaning machinery. A Sexton is able to recognize problems as they arise, define them, fix them independently if possible, or work with the Church Administrator and Building and Grounds Committee to determine what needs to be done by outside contractors. RESPONSIBILITIES Preparing the church for Sunday when the building is most heavily used: for worship services, religious education classes, social/coffee hour, meetings, etc.Preparing the church facility for weekly activities, including renters, meetings, rehearsals, including Sunday clean-up and trash removal. As needed, preparing the church for special events, such as concerts or lectures.Maintaining the physical plant by performing preventive maintenance, light repairs, or painting; keeping the grounds in order; and occasional deep cleaning of floors or other areas not performed by our cleaning service.Performing a cyclical maintenance check as required by schedule, and reporting any problems found to the Church Administrator. CORE COMPETENCIES Self-organizational skills and drive, the ability to follow directions, but also to work alone without direct supervision, take initiative when required, and work collaboratively and collegially with others.Can sequence tasks well, manage time well, and be excited about the challenge presented by maintaining a historic old building.Ability to work inside and outside in varying climates, to lift and/or carry 50 pounds or more, to climb steps and ladders, and to read and follow both written and oral directions in English.Knowledge of general tool use. SUPPORT AND ORIENTATIONSupport and orientation will be provided by the Church Administrator and Building and Grounds Committee. Reports to: Church AdministratorCollaborates with: Church Administrator and Building and Grounds Committee ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWThe sexton’s job performance will be reviewed annually by the Church Administrator who will gather information from other stakeholders as part of the process. More information about performance reviews is contained in the First Parish in Lexington Personnel Policy Manual. WAGES AND BENEFITS Wages: The exact wages will be determined by the expertise and experience of the applicant, but estimated to be between $25 and $30 per hour. Wages are reviewed annually.Benefits: Regular part-time employees are eligible for benefits accorded to full-time First Parish employees on a prorated basis. APPLYPlease send a cover letter and resume by February 15th to the Church Administrator at [email protected]. DISCLAIMERFirst Parish in Lexington is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment and all employees are to be treated on the basis of their qualifications and performance and not based upon their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or handicap or disability that does not prevent them from performing the essential components of the applicable position with or without reasonable accommodation.