Day Porter

The hiring organization is a church facility committed to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for teachers, students, members, employees, and visitors. This facility serves as a vibrant community hub that hosts regular church services, meetings, and various events throughout the week and weekends. The facility values a strong integration of faith and work, seeking candidates who actively embody the Christian faith and who can help promote a comfortable advancement of the Gospel within their role. The church takes great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and overall facility appearance to ensure the best experience for all who use the building.

This full-time, on-site Day Porter position plays a vital role in the smooth upkeep and operation of the church facilities. The Day Porter works under the guidance of the Facility Maintenance Manager and is responsible for completing day-to-day building cleaning and janitorial duties. This role is essential to maintaining the welcoming environment that the church strives to provide. The position requires a highly organized, dedicated individual capable of managing a broad spectrum of tasks simultaneously. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with management to develop effective cleaning schedules, including regular daily tasks and weekly or monthly work timetables. Additionally, the Day Porter assists other Facilities staff during church events, including Sunday services and other scheduled activities.

The position demands flexibility as it includes a Monday through Friday daily schedule as well as a rotating weekend Sunday schedule, and occasionally requires evening hours or Saturday work as assigned. Compensation for this role ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience, with payment distributed bi-weekly. The church offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits. After one year of service, employees become eligible for a matched 403(b) retirement plan.

The Day Porter will be responsible for a range of cleaning and maintenance duties. These include cleaning all common areas such as meeting rooms, cafeterias, boardrooms, offices, hallways, and restrooms. The role requires responding promptly to cleaning emergencies like major spills and maintaining safety by placing appropriate hazard signs when necessary. The Day Porter ensures that meeting spaces and other designated rooms are arranged correctly based on schedule or requests, supports event setups and breakdowns, and maintains a visible Facilities staff presence during church services and events.

Operational responsibilities also include liaising with custodial vendors to maintain service quality, managing custodial supplies and inventory, responding to maintenance work orders prioritizing emergencies, submitting daily reports, completing preventative maintenance tasks, and keeping the grounds orderly. The position requires operating mechanical cleaning equipment such as floor cleaners and waxers and attending all relevant training sessions and meetings. Individuals in this role will also rotate on call as scheduled and may be assigned special projects by church leadership. This role is rooted in a strong sense of teamwork, communication, and an upbeat customer service-oriented approach.

Overall, the Day Porter position represents a valuable opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the upkeep and operation of a large church facility, supporting its mission and community through diligent facility management and steadfast commitment.