Job Description

DATE: Dec 3, 2025


JOB TITLE: Custodian


LOCATION: Decorah Campus


REPORTS TO: DC Campus Pastor


FLSA STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt


WEEKENDS: As needed




SUMMARY


The custodian's primary responsibility in this position is to create a ready environment for our scheduled


activities. The custodian will set up for events, perform simple maintenance and cleaning jobs, provide


building security, ensure that main entrances are clean and inviting, and generally ensure that members


and outside users receive service and support.





ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties, in addition to these may be assigned.


Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors and hallways throughout the building as assigned by the


Campus Pastor.


Ensure all areas are properly stocked with paper towels, hand soap, toilet paper, etc.


Empty trash and garbage containers; replace liners.


Dust woodwork and wash windows, mirrors, and glass doors.


Maintain adequate inventory levels of supplies; notify Campus Coordinator when items need to


be ordered.


Check facilities, especially restrooms, for cleanliness at all times.


Set up tables, chairs, and other equipment as required, utilizing the church calendar.


Make sure tables are wiped off before putting them away.


Notify the facility coordinator concerning the need for repairs or replacement of fixtures, furniture,


or equipment.


Monitor thermostats throughout the building to make sure they are set properly.


Make sure all windows are closed, lights are turned off, and doors are locked if the last one in the


building.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


This position has no supervisory responsibilities.





QUALIFICATIONS


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.


The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential


functions.







LANGUAGE SKILLS







Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and


procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively


before groups.





REASONING ABILITY


Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or


diagram form. Ability to deal with problems efficiently and effectively while maintaining good working


relationships.





OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES


Should be a self-starter with the ability to think and work independently, accomplishing the job duties with


minimum supervision. The ability to work and get along well with others in a team setting is also


important. Excellent time management skills are required. A neat personal appearance and good


communication skills are a must. This individual should adapt easily to change and be extremely flexible.





PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to


successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to


enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to


finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and


talk or hear. The employee should be able to smell to detect strange odors such as natural gas or


sewer gas. The employee lifts weight or exerts force by lifting, lowering, pulling, pushing, and carrying.


Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and


occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have vision adequate enough to


detect dust, dirt, cobwebs, etc. Some travel may be required to pick up supplies locally.





WORK ENVIRONMENT


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee


encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be


made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The building is multi-level with some stairs.


It is a nonsmoking environment.





COMMENTS


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level of work


performed by employees in this position. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct


threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.




This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the


employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions


and to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.




Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or aptitudes to perform each


duty proficiently.




This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will"


employment relationship.