Part-Time Custodian: Afternoon/Evening

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church

Facilities Department: Campus Maintenance / Custodian
(Part-Time Hourly)

Sherwood Oaks Mission

People helping people grow generations of Christ-led influencers.

Sherwood Oaks Values

Where the Facilities Team Fits In

• We are a ministry that supports other ministries by helping create a clean, welcoming, safe, and secure environment for every event and program at Sherwood Oaks.
• We treat every relationship as an opportunity to live out our values.
• During non-office hours, we are often the only regular staff on site, which means we help people navigate the building and respond to needs, including emergencies.

Scope

The custodian serves the campus with flexibility, grace, and a servant’s heart. This role performs custodial duties in and around campus facilities, responds to emergency service needs, coordinates setup and takedown for a wide range of campus and community events, works closely with staff and guests to meet custodial needs, and helps resolve issues to support safe and efficient campus operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

(include, but are not limited to)

• Reports directly to the Facilities Manager and communicates any issues that require attention.
• Performs routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance throughout campus facilities.
• Vacuums, shampoos, and spot-cleans carpets; maintains solid-surface floors; dusts woodwork and furniture; washes windows.
• Removes trash and recycling across campus.
• Cleans, disinfects, and stocks restrooms, kitchens, classrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Maintains clean, organized storage and custodial closets.
• Responds to emergency custodial requests.
• Coordinates and completes setup and takedown of furniture and equipment for campus and community events.
• Replaces light bulbs and lighting accessories.
• Assists with refinishing tile floors.
• Identifies stains and uses appropriate chemicals for removal.
• Operates custodial equipment including vacuums, power scrubbers, floor machines, polishers, and related tools.
• Performs or reports preventative maintenance needs.
• Assists ministerial staff and guests as needed.
• Secures the campus at the end of each shift.

Personal Qualifications

Ability to:

• Work safely with cleaning chemicals.
• Properly dispose of hazardous materials and fluids.
• Identify stains and select appropriate chemicals for removal.
• Operate manual and power custodial equipment.
• Work effectively in and around the public.
• Perform physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance.
• Work well independently.
• Show sensitivity and respect toward a diverse population.
• Protect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrate flexibility, grace, and teamwork as part of the campus team.

Knowledge of:

• Methods for cleaning, maintaining, and preserving a variety of surfaces.
• Proper use and handling of chemicals in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR and first aid training preferred.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of custodial experience in a commercial or school setting preferred, but not required.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and to bend, stand, climb, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely in an environment containing chemicals, cleaning materials, dust, and noise.
• Routinely required to work in inclement weather.
• This shift works primarily independently; must be self-motivated, able to work from a task list, and willing to request additional tasks when needed.

Work Schedule

• 25–29 hours per week.
• Sunday–Thursday, beginning at 2 pm; shifts end between 7:00–8:30 pm.
• Flexibility for overtime or adjusted hours during special events.
• Occasional Saturdays may be required.