Description

Job Summary

Work closely with the Facilities Lead Specialist in day-to-day maintenance, setup, and custodial tasks. Responsibility consists of all aspects of maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of the James River Church West Campus.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist the Facilities Lead Specialist with daily building maintenance, custodial duties, and room setups.
• Perform routine cleaning of classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas to maintain a clean and welcoming campus.
• Set up and tear down rooms for services, events, meetings, and special functions according to provided layouts.
• Monitor campus spaces for cleanliness, safety concerns, and maintenance needs, reporting or addressing issues promptly.
• Perform light maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, replacing filters, painting, and minor repairs as assigned.
• Ensure trash, recycling, and supplies are properly stocked, collected, and disposed of.
• Support event preparation and breakdown, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Follow established cleaning, safety, and security procedures to maintain a safe environment for staff and guests.
• Receive and track work orders in a timely manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Building & Grounds:

• Ability to work outside for an extended amount of time in all seasons for landscaping, flower care, and snow removal.
• Assist with HVAC scheduling, monitoring, and adjustments.
• Oversee locking and arming the building when necessary.

Equipment & Supplies:

• Continually keep work areas and equipment related to custodial and maintenance organized, clean, maintained, and repaired.
• Responsible for the maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of custodial and maintenance equipment, supplies, and other work areas as directed by the Facilities Lead Specialist.
• Perform routine maintenance of all buildings, grounds, church owned vehicles as well as all related equipment, systems, and supplies.
• Basic knowledge of operation and maintenance of custodial equipment.

Events & Vendors:

• Special Events are to be noted as “all hands-on deck” and can be expected. 
• Provide support for event set-up and tear-down, including large Special Events, as noted in the Church Calendar, and directed by the Facilities Lead Specialist.
• Have a working knowledge of the Church Calendar.
• Involved in ordering and maintaining inventory of custodial supplies as directed by the Facilities Lead Specialist.

Requirements

• Be available to be on call for any Sunday & Wednesday Services breakdowns that would create an emergency. 
• Availability to work on Sunday and Wednesday. 
• Availability to work extra hours as needed for special and/or large events held or hosted by James River Church.
• Must be available to work evenings and nights any day of the week. Schedule will be provided in advance, with days off planned accordingly.
• Called to support ministry.
• Ability to manage physical duties of the job including lifting 40lbs, bending, pushing, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.
• This position requires that the candidates be actively attending James River Church. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of two or more of the following: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting.
• Preferred experience related to working knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials used in all aspects of maintenance, custodial care, and building setups.
• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, and the public.
• Possess effective human relations and communication skills to work proactively with staff, congregation, and community.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
• Ability to make independent decisions as well as clearly understand, interpret, and execute both oral and written instructions as given by the Facilities Manager.
• Be able to manage multiple projects at once with no decline in quality control.
• Flexibility with working in a culture of improvement.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail. 
• Desired but not required PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams).

Code of Conduct & Character

James River Church is Pastor-led, and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws. As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:

1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:

         a. Daily devotional time with Lord.

         b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.

2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:

        a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.

        b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.

3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.

4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.

5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.

6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.

7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.

HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO

JOY 

   Smile at EVERYONE you encounter! 

   “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil 4:4 (NIV) 

   “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps 16:11 (ESV) 

ENTHUSIASM  

   Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.   

   “Zeal for your house has consumed me…” Ps 69:9 (ESV) 

   “I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” Ps 122:1 (TPT) 

ENCOURAGEMENT  

   Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as     you serve! 

   “So encourage each other and build each other up…”  1 Thess 5:11 (NLT) 

   “…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thess 5:15 (MSG) 

LOVE AND CARE 

   Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus! 

   “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.” 1 John 4:7 (NLT)

   “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Jn 13:34 (NLT) 

SERVANT - MINDED  

   How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help. 

   “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Pt 4:10 (NLT) 

   “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt 20:28 (NLT) 

   “…Through love serve and seek the best for one another.” Ga 5:13 (AMP)