Nonprofit

Custodian/Janitor/Church Sexton

On-site, Work must be performed in or near WAYNE, PA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    October 13, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    October 1, 2025
    Education:
    High School Diploma Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $18 - $21 / hour
    Position is Full Time 35 Hours a week
    Cause Areas:
    Religion & Spirituality, Education, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering

    Description

    The Church Sexton serves as a member of the staff of Wayne Presbyterian Church, an approximately 1200-member congregation located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, a western suburb of Philadelphia. The Church has served the surrounding communities for over 150 years with a commitment to worship, beautiful music, and strong educational, mission outreach and youth programs. The Church Sexton is responsible for Daily Cleaning, Meeting Room Set Ups and supporting Facilities Management.

    This person will be a positive, proactive, high-energy individual and enjoy working in a fast-paced collaborative environment. They will provide a warm and welcoming presence for all visitors and members of the congregation. They will work closely with the Director of Business Operations, Facilities Manager other operations staff to facilitate the church’s smooth and efficient functioning,

    We are looking for a Custodian to join our team at our Church and Nursery school. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general upkeep of the premises, including cleaning and organizing meeting rooms, hallways, outside grounds and other areas of the facility. There will also be Meeting Room Setups involved. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to providing a safe and clean environment for our congregation and staff. The ideal candidate will have previous custodial experience, excellent organizational skills, and an ability to work independently. PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Background Checks required.

    Responsibilities:

    • Clean, sanitize and maintain the Church Facility and Grounds.
    • Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors.
    • Shampoo Carpets and Wax Floors as needed
    • Dust furniture and fixtures.
    • Empty trash and recycling receptacles and replace liners.
    • Clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
    • Clean restrooms and restock supplies.
    • Maintain security of the building.
    • Perform minor repairs to the building and fixtures.
    • Changing Light Bulbs
    • Meeting Room Set Up
    • Pathway and Entrance light Snow Removal

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Physical Setting:

    • Church Grounds, Restroom Cleaning, Meeting Rooms, Office Space, Public Areas

    Schedule:

    • Afternoon shift
    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • Every weekend (Works Every Saturday and Sunday)

    Application Question(s):

    • Do you have experience with Meeting Room Set Ups? How many Years Experience?

    Experience:

    • Custodial: 5 years (Required)
    • Meeting Room Set Ups: 2 Years (Required)

    Language:

    • English (Required)

    Security clearance:

    • PA Background Checks
    • FBI Fingerprint Check
    • PA Child Abuse

    Shift availability:

    • Day Shift (Required)
    • Every weekend (Works Every Saturday and Sunday)

    Ability to Commute:

    • Wayne, PA 19087 (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

    The Church Sexton serves as a member of the staff of Wayne Presbyterian Church, an approximately 1200-member congregation located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, a western suburb of Philadelphia. The Church has served the surrounding communities for over 150 years with a commitment to worship, beautiful music, and strong educational, mission outreach and youth programs. The Church Sexton is responsible for Daily Cleaning, Meeting Room Set Ups and supporting Facilities Management.

    This person will be a positive, proactive, high-energy individual and enjoy working in a fast-paced collaborative environment. They will provide a warm and welcoming presence for all visitors and members of the congregation. They will work closely with the Director of Business Operations, Facilities Manager other operations staff to facilitate the church’s smooth and efficient functioning,

    We are looking for a Custodian to join our team at our Church and Nursery school. The…

    Benefits

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • STD
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • STD
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English

    English

    Location

    On-site
    125 E Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087, USA
    125 East Lancaster Ave Back Parking lot behind the Church

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