Church Custodial and Maintenance

Position Title:

Church Custodian (Part-Time)

Location:

403 S. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48607

Hours:

~10 hours per week (flexible schedule)Reports to: Church Office /

Facilities Lead About Us:

First Congregational Church of Saginaw has been a landmark of faith and community in downtown Saginaw since the mid-1800s. We worship together Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and maintain a welcoming facility for our members, guests, and community events. As a historic building (with roots going back to 1857) and active ministry, we value dedicated service, respect for our space, and pride in keeping things running smoothly.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dependable individual to serve as our Custodian. The successful candidate will maintain the church property and building in a manner that ensures our facility is fully operational for worship, community use, and internal functions. This is a part-time role (~10 hours/week), ideal for someone local, skilled in maintenance work, perhaps retired or semi-retired, looking to keep busy and serve.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform cleaning and custodial duties: general cleaning of sanctuary, fellowship hall, classrooms, restrooms, and other spaces.

Maintain building systems and infrastructure:

basic plumbing, electrical, building maintenance tasks (minor repairs, troubleshooting, preventive upkeep). Operate and monitor the boiler and related HVAC equipment (working knowledge required). Hold keys and provide event- and building-security support: unlock/lock church and event spaces, monitor access, identify potential security issues. Communicate regularly with the church office, event renters, members, and outside contractors as needed. Coordinate or interface with contractors for more complex maintenance or repairs when directed.

Stay attentive to building condition:

observe/report areas needing repair, maintenance, or upgrades. Qualifications /

Skills:

Proven experience in building maintenance, custodial work, or property upkeep. Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC/boiler systems, and general building maintenance. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, reliably and safely.

Good communication skills:

ability to coordinate with office staff, users/renters of the facility, and contractors. Local resident (within ~5-10 miles of Saginaw preferred) so response times are reasonable. Ideal for someone looking for part-time work (approximate ~10 hours/week) — could be a good fit for a retiree or someone seeking supplemental income + meaningful work.

Strong integrity and reliability:

possessing keys to the building means trust is essential.

Working Conditions & Schedule:

Typical schedule ~10 hours per week; days/hours will be arranged with the candidate and may vary depending on events and facility needs. Some flexibility required to cover occasional events or rentals.

Physical requirements:

walking, standing, bending, lifting (moderate), use of cleaning and maintenance tools; comfortable working in mechanical/utility spaces and general church environment. Must be comfortable being on site alone and securing the building.

Compensation:

Hourly rate to be determined based on experience and skill level. Part-time, non-exempt position. No benefits beyond hourly pay unless otherwise discussed. First Congregational Church of Saginaw is committed to creating a habitat of service, stewardship, and community outreach. If you take pride in keeping a building in top shape and are looking for meaningful part-time work, we'd love to hear from you