POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Facilities Manager & Sexton, the Assistant Sexton is responsible for the performance of day-to-day janitorial duties, as well as in providing excellent customer service to facility users and renters and assists the Facilities Manager & Sexton in performing minor maintenance and upkeep within the church complex.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CLEANING

- Ensures the church, hall and exterior of property are always kept clean and tidy.

- Cleans washrooms and replenishes soap, towels, tissues as needed. Extra cleaning will be required following a major event, e.g. suppers, receptions, concerts, etc.

- Maintains appropriate level of supplies.

- Cleans all areas of the church and hall on a weekly basis and as required i.e. kitchens, sanctuary, offices, meeting rooms, gyms, stage, halls, stairs and landings. This cleaning includes dusting, vacuuming, washing, polishing, and buffing using appropriate machinery as necessary.

- Collects all garbage and recycling materials and places in designated place for pick up.

- Assists the Facilities Manager & Sexton during stripping and waxing of floors at least twice per year.

- Cleans staff offices weekly.

- Ensures the church grounds and outside stairways are kept clean and protected, including garbage pick-up, lawn mowing, and snow removal/salting where required and appropriate.

BUILDING AND PROPERTY OVERSIGHT

- Ensures the church building is always secure during shift and at end of shift.

- Ensures meeting rooms, sanctuary, and hall are set up with tables,



chairs and equipment for various activities and meetings as required and appropriate. Returns tables, chairs and equipment to storage locations after activities and meetings have finished.

- Provides any necessary services for funerals, weddings, and rehearsals as required and appropriate.

- Responds to ad hoc concerns reported by church members and, when appropriate brings such concerns to the attention of the Facilities Manager & Sexton.

- Assists the Facilities Manager & Sexton in updating the external church sign weekly and as required.

- Performs other duties as required.

MINOR MAINTENANCE

- Assists the Facilities Manager & Sexton to perform minor maintenance services.

- Checks the temperature controls in each room or area.

- Advises the Facilities Manager & Sexton of any potentially serious matter(s) associated with the general upkeep and maintenance of the building.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIAL SKILLS

- Minimum High School Diploma or GED is preferred

- Experience in institutional cleaning and maintenance is an asset.

- WHIMIS training or willing to take training required.

- Ability to operate electrical and powered cleaning equipment.

- Able to prioritize workload.

- Able to conduct duties in a clean, orderly and reliable manner.

- Able to work well independently and as a member of the team

- Able to work flexible shifts, primarily evenings & weekends.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Part-Time Assistant Sexton (South End)
🏢 Harbour United Church
📍 South End