What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian 1 (On-Call) - Historic Nauvoo position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Custodian to join our FM team at the Historic Sites in Nauvoo, Illinois. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of our historic buildings and grounds. Duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, and ensuring that all areas are kept in pristine condition for visitors. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride for maintaining the beauty of these historic sites.
Responsibilities
Duties may include:
Autonomy – Perform work under direct supervision. Perform self-directed work per strict department processes; refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Leadership or Supervision of Others – None Individual contributor
Environment – May require working in damp, dusty, and/or dirty areas. May require work with various cleaning solvents and chemicals.
Required
QUALIFICATIONS
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Custodian to join our FM team at the Historic Sites in Nauvoo, Illinois. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of our historic buildings and grounds. Duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, and ensuring that all areas are kept in pristine condition for visitors. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride for maintaining the beauty of these historic sites.
Responsibilities
Duties may include:
- Clean offices, restrooms, public areas, etc. as instructed including fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, mirrors, air vents, furniture, equipment, window sills, walls, etc.
- Operate mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, buffers, large scrubbers and sweepers, and extraction equipment, etc.
- Sanitize areas, furnishings, or fixtures as instructed
- Wet or damp mop floors
- Dust or polish furnishings, light fixtures, window sills, wood paneling, etc.
- Spot clean carpets, rugs and upholstery
- Dispose of trash, waste, and other materials
- Perform emergency cleanups including floods, bodily fluids, spills, etc.
- Restock supplies
- Move furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment
- Remove leaves or snow
- On call responsibilities may be required
- Report safety or security issues and needed repairs
- Perform other duties and attend meetings as assigned
Autonomy – Perform work under direct supervision. Perform self-directed work per strict department processes; refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Leadership or Supervision of Others – None Individual contributor
Environment – May require working in damp, dusty, and/or dirty areas. May require work with various cleaning solvents and chemicals.
Required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to understand basic instructions, complete basic tasks, and handle basic issues and problems
- Ability to independently lift and position objects weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work with commercial-grade cleaners and chemicals.
- Ability to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone without constant supervision.
- Must have a positive attitude with the ability to work as a team.
- Ability to understand English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety.
- Also, must be capable of understanding instructions both verbally and in writing and able to ask clarifying questions as needed.
- Must comply with all regulations associated with the handling of chemicals
- Previous experience or knowledge
- May be required to have a valid drivers license
- May be required to pass a criminal background check
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
