Mt. Calvary - St. Mark's United Methodist Church
Manhattan, New York
Job Description - Sexton (Part Time)
Pay and hours: $20.00 an hour, approximately 11 hours a week (may vary but will be agreed upon in advance)
Summary: Under ultimate supervision of the Senior Pastor and with the Trustees, perform all duties to clean and perform other required interior and exterior housekeeping activities of the church and its surrounding properties. Duties may include minor handiwork and repairs. The Sexton must be available to work every Sunday and some Saturdays, have a strong work ethic, be responsible, trustworthy and have good interpersonal skills.
Summary of Main Duties: - Sundays (starting at 9:30am): open church, clean and get Sanctuary ready for worship service. In addition, clean up and close church after worship service. - 1st Saturday of every month (starting at 10:30am): open church and assist in setting up before and cleaning up after Giving Saturday. - Once a week (day to be agreed upon): perform interior and exterior housekeeping activities of the church. Take out garbage in line with NYC sanitation pick up dates. - Once a month (day to be agreed upon): perform deep clean of church. - Immediately as needed: in line with NYC snow rules, salt outside the church and it’s surrounding properties and remove snow during snow and winter ice storms. Ice must be shoveled and salted immediately from all sidewalks and entrances. This includes icing, salting, and shoveling of the Parsonage located on West 139th Street. More details on responsibilities listed above: · Check and ensure safety of Sanctuary
· Inspect building for immediate emergency clean ups
· Provide routine repair needed to fixtures, equipment, etc.
· Maintain technology (e.g., sound system) for the church for Worship and Events
· Check the boiler for heat and hot water, etc.
· Clean up and remove garbage after weekends and events
· Clean and maintain all restrooms
· Check and make sure doors are secure
· Clean Sacristy
· Prepare and assist with Coffee Hour on Sundays (once resumed)
· Set up tables/chairs for pre-scheduled or last minute events
· Assist Parishioners with special needs when necessary
· Maintain security on entire premises during and after service
· Perform security check for safety
· Check boiler, oil tank and water service as needed
· Empty and take out trash bins and garbage bags
· Sweep and clean outside of church building including the entire surrounding block
· Vacuum rugs
· Answer and greet visitors when office is not staffed
· Receive packages and special deliveries from UPS, FedEx, etc.
· Sweep and mop stairs/staircases, kitchen, dining rooms, Social Hall, Choir Room, Library, Dance
· Room and all other common areas
· Clean office spaces including the Pastor’s and the Administrative Assistant’s, supervised, upon
· request
· Clean other offices as needed
· Clean Sanctuary and pews
· Perform minor repairs and replacements as needed All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
