Church Sexton

Job Title: Sexton

Summary: (Of your Parish)

Trinity Episcopal Church, Trumbull is a non- profit religious organization. Our mission is to proclaim by word and deed, the good news of Jesus Christ, reaching out to all in His name. Our desire is that others may come to faith in Him drawn by the example of our lives. All 7 employees work at our Trumbull, CT location.

Classification: FLSA Status (Exempt or Non- Exempt)

Non-exempt: Hourly

Job Description: Regularly Maintain Church building, Rectory building, grounds. Set-ups for meeting groups, Sunday service, and special events.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This part-time position requires approximately 40 hours per month

Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

Responsibilities:

Non-Scheduled responsibilities:

• On-call response for fire alarm activations (Do not reset alarm until zone is identified by fire department)
• Set-up and break-down for funerals, brunches or other hall rentals
• Stand-by the building to await contractors or specialists

Seasonal responsibilities:

• Snow removal on all walkways, including rectory property - begins immediately after the snow stops falling. If snow melts during the day and temperatures are expected to re-freeze, salt must be applied when the temperatures drop back below freezing on all walking spaces.
• Mop interior floors following foot traffic during winter weather events
• Remove sticks and debris following wind storms around grounds
• Trim hedges and small shrubs around property
• Maintain garden beds around church property
• Ensure thermostats are in working order during winter months
• Install window-unit air conditioners (May) remove air conditioners (October)
• Assist in decorating for major holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.)

Day-to-day: these tasks can be expected to be needed done on a daily or weekly basis

Regularly check the office calendar to see what groups and or events are scheduled so you can coordinate your cleaning and set-ups to accommodate all events and meeting groups for that week.

• Remove trash all areas
• Empty all dehumidifiers (warm months)
• Clean and stock bathrooms (when needed)
• Vacuum administration office (when needed)
• Salt all entrances and walks (when needed)(winter months)

Sunday:

Any time after 5:00pm (Korean church leave between 4:30 and 5:00 pm)

Parish Hall

• Clean table tops
• Put away all tables and chairs
• Sweep and wet mop floor
• Clean coffee pots

Kitchen

• Clean counter tops
• Sweep and wet mop floor
• Dump Recycle bin

Bathrooms

• Clean sinks and toilets
• Restock if needed

Admin Office

• Vacuum carpet

Friday & Saturday:

Church

• Vacuum carpeted areas
• Sweep between pews
• Dust piano, pews and window ledges when needed

Narthex

• Vacuum mats
• Sweep and wet mop floor

Admin Offices

• Vacuum carpet

Admin Hallway

• Sweep and wet mop

Sacristy

• Vacuum and clean counter

Chapel

• Vacuum and dust

Vestibule

• Vacuum mat
• Sweep and wet mop floor
• Sweep and wet mop stairs

Parish Hall – “Coffee Hour set-up”

• Decaf, Regular, Hot water, tea, coffee mugs etc.
• Set up kids and adults snack tables
• Set up four round tables with blue table cloths and 24 chairs
• Sweep and wet mop floor
• Be sure table tops are clean

Kitchen

• Sweep and wet mop floor
• Clean counter tops

Bathrooms

• Sweep and wet mop floors
• Clean sinks and toilets
• Restock as needed

West Lounge

• Vacuum carpets
• Brush/vacuum furniture
• Clean counter and sink

Undercroft

• Sweep and wet mop hallways
• Clean church school classrooms

Sexton Supply List

• Disinfectant floor cleaner
• Mop heads (as needed)
• Trash bags (large & small)
• Furniture polish
• Various Spray cleaners
• Bleach
• Bathroom soap cartridges
• Bathroom paper towel rolls
• Various Light bulbs
• Bounty Paper towels
• Charmin Toilet paper

Note: Any item(s) other than the above should be approved by the Senior Warden

Supervisory Responsibility

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. It is essential to be able to move around freely, twist, bend, lift 10 to 20 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform many maintenance duties which include bending and lifting.

Travel: (List any if applies)

Run errands to get supplies to perform certain duties.

Preferred Skills: (not required but encouraged)

• Basic knowledge of plumbing and similar fixtures
• Basic knowledge of small engines (snow blowers, leaf blowers)
• Understanding of landscape maintenance
• Understanding of handyman tasks (painting, changing lightbulbs, small repairs, etc)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.10 - $21.02 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to have some set hours and also be reasonably available for emergencies as needed?

Ability to Commute:

• Trumbull, CT 06611 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21