Custodian/Maintenance Job Opening

Position Objective

St. Andrew Lutheran Church is in Eden Prairie, MN and is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Serving more than 7,000 members in the Twin Cities and around the nation, St. Andrew is moving our community to “Live out our Faith in Daily Life.” Rooted in Christ, we are nurturing the future of faith by cultivating beloved community, encouraging faithful curiosity, and equipping all as servant leaders.

We are seeking a part-time Maintenance technician to ensure that the physical church property is maintained in a clean, orderly, safe, secured and repaired condition at all times, and to prepare and set up rooms for meetings and events.

A qualified candidate will have maintenance experience in a group home or church, or any other relevant space. As with all staff at St. Andrew, we are looking for someone who is naturally warm, friendly, and approachable and serves as a good representation of the church and the values we hold.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure that the church property is properly secured and locked, and the lights turned off when not in use

Follow the schedule as set by the Safety and Facilities Director to ensure building is covered during all business hours

Respond to work orders in a timely manner and perform minor repairs as needed

Monitor the daily calendar in and arrange room set-ups for meetings and classes as needed

Work closely with Early Learning to act on maintenance needs quickly and efficiently

Prioritize and bring to the attention of the Safety and Facilities Director and/or Sr Director of Operations any conditions that require major repair

Perform all other necessary maintenance tasks, including replacing light bulbs, cleaning white boards, and resupplying paper towels

Water all plants, lawn and shrubs during dry periods

Coordinate set up for funerals

Vacuum floors, and dust woodwork and windowsills as needed

Empty trash and recycling containers daily

Mop and wax the non-carpeted floors on a regular basis

Shampoo carpets when needed

Check and clean restrooms daily

Maintain cleanliness of all storage rooms and arrange stored goods for easy accessibility

Maintain all walks and entrances to keep them free of snow and ice

Have skills in the areas of plumbing, painting, drywall, minor electrical, and some HVAC experience. We are looking for someone who enjoys a variety in their day and can be competent in any situation

Hours for this position would be late morning through afternoon weekly, and flexibility is an option that can be discussed. Wednesdays would be into the evening with an end time around 830 PM

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is a part-time, hourly position, based upon a projected 25 hours per week an hourly rate of between $22.00 and $25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

This position is eligible for St. Andrew Lutheran Church’s full suite of full-time benefits, including PTO, Life Insurance and Disability as well as Medical, Dental and Vision. St. Andrew also contributes 6% of the annual salary towards the 403B plan.

St. Andrew Lutheran Church is an equal opportunity employer commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Reports to: Safety and Facilities Director