Position Vacancy:
Sexton

Job Description:

Part-time Sexton: 20-25 hours a week; negotiable
Position

 

Overview:
The Sexton serves part-time and is supervised by the Rector, working closely with all other staff, supporting the mission of the Church and Preschool by providing for the cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of the Saint Clement buildings and grounds. The Sexton shall be responsible for the daily and weekly maintenance and general upkeep of the Church and Preschool facilities and grounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Indoors:
 Clean and inspect offices, worship spaces, school classrooms, kitchen, restrooms and closets according to daily, weekly and monthly schedules. This includes, but is not limited to, such duties as sweeping, dusting, washing windows, changing light bulbs, vacuuming, floor cleaning and related functions.

Outdoors:
 General clean-up and maintenance of walkways, parking area and entrances including sweeping and picking up trash

Daily:
 Daily responsibilities include cleaning the kitchen (including emptying dishwasher), the bathrooms and the preschool classrooms and emptying all trash and recycling receptacles.

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Weekly:
 Weekly responsibilities include inspecting and cleaning the Church and Preschool offices, the sanctuary and all hallways, stairways, and railings.

As Needed:
 As needed responsibilities include cleaning outdoor areas, closets, storage rooms and other spaces; moving heavy objects.

 

The responsibilities listed above are representative of the job, may change from time to time, and are not intended to be all-inclusive. This and all staff positions are subject to the general human resources policies of St Clement.

Physical Requirements:
The position involves work in a wide range of conditions that can be physically demanding. The Sexton must be able to:
 Lift/carry/push weights up to 50 lbs
 Climb, crawl, stoop and kneel
 Tolerate exposure to heat and cold and inclement weather
 Operate and properly maintain power tools and other equipment

Personal Qualities Needed:
 Strong relational skills and ability to communicate effectively
 Willingness to work independently and take initiative (especially as it
relates to identifying issues that need to be addressed in an aging facility)
 Detail oriented
 Honest and Dependable
 Team player – wants to be part of the success of this school and church’s
ministry in the world

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Applicants must undergo a background check to be employed by the Church.

Work Week, Compensation and Leave:
The Sexton position is part-time, funded at between 20 and 25 hours per week, including evening and weekend work. It is hoped that at least one hour a week
can be done within the school day T-F 8:00 to 5:00 so that the sexton can meet with Preschool Director and Rector.
The Sexton shall be paid between $24 -$28 an hour based on experience; paydays fall on the fifteenth (15 th ) and the last day of each month.

The Church will provide the Sexton with up to five days (up to 15 hours) paid sick leave per year and ten days (up to 40 hours) paid vacation per year in addition to all Federal holidays during which the church shall be closed (up to three hours per federal holiday). Unused sick and vacation time shall not carry over from year to year.

Health Benefits:
The Sexton is invited to enroll in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia health plan. Saint Clement will cover 70% of an individual plan or 33% of a plus one or family plan.

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To apply please send a cover letter and resume to The Rev. Robin Razzino, Rector,
Church of Saint Clement: revrobinrazzino@gmail.com by May 24, 2024.