Sexton

St. Andrew & Holy Communion Church in South Orange is seeking to hire a Sexton to work 36-1/2 hours a week.

Overall Responsibilities

St. Andrew & Holy Communion’s Sexton supports the mission of the parish by providing for the cleanliness, room set-ups, maintenance, and safety of the church buildings and grounds. The position is supervised by the Rector and works closely with all other staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Grounds:

• Mow the grass
• Shoveling snow and sanding icy walkways and steps
• Check outdoor lighting for damaged and/or burned out light bulbs
• Clean up leaves and other debris on the grounds and around the entrance areas and walkways
• Check steps, walkways and railings for needed repairs and note any storm or other damage to the building, shrubbery, trees, retaining walls, railings, etc.

Security:

• Open, close, and monitor facilities use as requested, including lock-up and setting alarm as needed.

Building:

• Tour entire inside of the building, noting the condition of the room used by any groups the day or night before. Take note of any damage to the building, furniture, or equipment (doors left open, lights or appliances left on, excessive mess, etc.) that should be reported to the Property Committee.
• Check all lavatories. Clean up as needed. Replenish toilet paper, paper hand towels and soap. Empty waste paper baskets.
• During heating season, make sure the heat is on in the areas to be used that particular day.
• During the winter, make sure that snow is cleared from walks and steps and that salt and/or sand is put on icy patches (particularly on the steps and entrance walks).
• At the end of every day, tour entire building. Secure all doors and windows. Turn off all lights and appliances. Empty waste baskets in all offices, lavatories, and any rooms that have been used during the day. Turn on the alarm.

Event Support:

• Support any church events, and set up any rooms to be used by evening groups or groups the following day as per contract.
• Make sure that any equipment required by any evening group(s) is provided as per previously arranged agreements

Hours:

The Sexton is expected to work a minimum of 36½ hours per week. Regular hours are:

• Monday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Friday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Sunday Day Off

If you are interested please send your resume and cover letter to:

Patrice Henderson, Parish Administrator via email sahc@sahchurch.org or mail to 160 West South Orange Ave, So Orange, NJ 07079.