POSITION DESCRIPTION: CUSTODIAN

  1. Title: Custodian
  2. Supervisor: Maintenance Technician
  3. Date: April 1, 2026
  4. Scope: Part-time, 20-30 hours per week (schedule is variable with some flexibility), benefits as defined by First Lutheran Personnel Manual; hourly pay ($16.50 – $25.00/hr).
  5. Job Summary: First Lutheran is a vibrant, diverse congregation in an even more vibrant and diverse neighborhood. We provide a welcoming and safe space that is shared by a wide range of groups within the congregation and community, including a charter school, several musical ensembles and children’s programs. This position provides cleaning, yard care, and building upkeep for our property. It requires attention to detail, physical fitness, friendly interactions with others and the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
  6. Position Responsibilities:
    1. General security: alongside all staff, ensure safety of people and property when on site. Be in the rotation for answering security alarms when off site.
    2. Weekly: general cleaning, trash/recycling/compost removal, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, set up and take down of spaces as needed, refilling supplies for bathrooms and other public areas, yard and sidewalk care, opening and closing of the building as needed
    3. Annually or as needed: clean carpets, wash/wax floors, wash windows, trim and fertilize plants, attend to special projects as directed
    4. For special occasions (weddings, funerals, large events) supplemental hours may be available and paid through rental fees for the necessary set up, cleaning and care of the building
    5. Assist in managing the building and its systems as directed (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection etc.) while keeping accurate records
    6. Communicate regularly with supervisor and other staff; meet with staff and congregation committees as requested
    7. And other duties as assigned by the supervisor
  7. Competencies and Requirements
    1. Ability to follow directions and take responsibility for tasks
    2. Ability to keep basic records
    3. Ability to work a varied schedule, be flexible and balanced with hours over the course of the year
    4. Ability to know and understand system operations and observe legal mandates and safety rules
    5. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
    6. Ability to carry out the tasks as outlined by this job description (includes ability to lift up to 50#)
    7. Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
    8. Background check, Completion of our Safe Church/Child Protection Compliance

Submit a resume and letter of introduction to: Admin1@flcch.org

First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421