Maintenance Technician (aka. Sexton)

Job Description

Job Description

St. David’s Sexton - Job Description

Reports to: Rector Effective Date: Jan. 1, 2026
Status: Salaried, Part-time
Fair Labor Standards Act status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Sexton will oversee the maintenance and custodial needs of the church’s 3 buildings and physical plant.

Essential Functions:

· Keep constant communication with Buildings and Grounds Chairperson regarding plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry repair needs.

· Monitor and keep properly scheduled maintenance of alarm systems, light timers, programmable thermostats, heating, A/C, dehumidifier, and sprinkler systems.

• Maintain a list of contacts for all regular contractors and coordinate appointments for contractor services
• Supervise the ASA Janitorial Services in cleaning of buildings

· Order and maintain custodial supplies, re-stock bathrooms and kitchens as needed

· Keep walkways clear, empty basement dehumidifiers

· Manage Seasonal Tasks –remove/replace screens, clear irrigation, clean windows

Other Responsibilities:

· Update outdoor sign message boards

· Keep tabs on American Flag half-mast status and bring flag in during storms

· Set up tables and chairs for church events, including weddings/funerals, and restore facilities after the event.

· Open and close Memorial Churchyard plots for burials

• Participate in semi-monthly Staff meetings and monthly Buildings and Grounds Committee meetings.
• Clean up Nelson Hall after events for non-parishioners, or recruit a substitute when unavailable.
• Submit a time sheet after cleaning for weddings, funerals, and Nelson Hall events

Minimum Qualifications:

· High School degree or equivalency

· Some experience with home/property maintenance and cleaning skills

· Some experience hiring contractors and making sure they do the job correctly

· Ability to use texting, email, online calendar, and online ordering of supplies/equipment

· Clean CORI check

Physical Requirements:

• Able to get down on floor and climb ladders to clean and repair.
• Able to lift/move furnishings, cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Able to communicate with rector, Buildings and Grounds Committee, contractors, and fellow staff members.