Westminster Presbyterian Church Anacortes, SEXTON
PURPOSE: To provide, maintain, and improve Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) facilities, including the Sanctuary Building, Discovery House, and grounds, in support of the various ministries of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
ACCOUNTABILITY/SUPERVISOR: The Sexton shall be accountable to the Session through the Facilities Committee Chair.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervises the Custodian.
2. As requested by the Pastor, WPC Staff, Committee Chairs, and other users, arranges for WPC facilities to be set up and cleaned as needed for routine and special events.
3. Works in support of scheduled weddings or arranges alternate coverage. Compensation for weddings is handled separately from regular pay.
4. Serves as relief for the Custodian or arranges alternate coverage.
5. Grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, cleaning, pruning, replanting, etc.
6. For Sunday services opens, handles cleaning requirements between services, and closes after the last service.
7. Attends the Facilities Committee Meeting monthly.
8. Arranges for alternate coverage for the Sexton responsibilities when absence is anticipated. Maintains an up-to-date detailed description of task responsibilities and procedures to facilitate alternate coverage.
9. Will be on call, along with others, for various emergencies such as the monitored fire alarm system or an elevator emergency.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
1. A strong concern and commitment to maintaining and improving the facilities.
2. Attention to detail to assure that facilities are clean and ready for scheduled events.
3. The ability to see/foresee maintenance and improvement needs.
4. Initiative and self-starting characteristics such that minimal direction and supervision is needed.
5. Ability to positively interface with multiple facility users including the Pastor, WPC Staff, Committee Chairs, Facilities Committee, and outside users to identify facility needs for routine and special events.
6. Supervisory skills to supervise the Custodian.
7. Basic cleaning and maintenance skills.
8. Functional knowledge and understanding of various systems including thermostats, timers, plumbing, irrigation systems, etc.
9. Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.
WORK SCHEDULE: While some responsibilities may be handled at a time at the discretion of the Sexton, many responsibilities are event driven. Therefore, the Sexton must be flexible in meeting the event needs of the church and its ministries. The estimated hours are 9 hours per week.
COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION: The Sexton is classified as a Part-Time Hourly Non-Exempt position. The hours per week will vary week to week depending on the event schedule and grounds maintenance responsibilities but are estimated at approximately 9 hours per week. The Sexton is paid separately when working in support for a wedding.
BENEFITS: As a part-time position working less than 20 hours per week, the Sexton position is not eligible for any paid leave benefits. This position is eligible for the Voluntary Savings Plan. See the HR Policy Manual for a definitive listing and description of the benefits applicable to this position.
ANNUAL REVIEW: The Facilities Committee Chair, as first-line supervisor, shall conduct an annual performance review, gathering performance input for the year and writing a formal review to reflect that information. The supervisor shall go over the review with the Sexton and submit the signed review to the Human Resources Committee, according to HR Policy.
Revision Date: 9-05-2023 Supervisor & HR Approved
Note: In accordance with WPC HR policy employees are reminded that they are expected to be flexible in their duties and to anticipate that, over time, Position Descriptions will be modified as needed.