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Job Title: Sexton
Contract Employee – 5-10 hours per week Compensation: hourly, to be determined Position Description: The Sexton supports the worship and witness of our parish every Sunday and on other occasions. The duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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<li>Routine Sunday responsibilities:</li>
<li>Sweep the front sidewalk and steps to the church and the rectory, the Town Hall-side pathway, and the steps and path to the parish house.</li>
<li>Keep the driveway tidy.</li>
<li>Empty the trash bins in kitchen and restrooms.</li>
<li>Replenish toilet paper and hand towels.</li>
<li>Set up and take down tables and chairs</li>
<li>Hospitality and special event responsibilities:</li>
<li>The Sexton will also set-up for, and clean-up after, parish and community events, weddings and funerals.</li>
<li>Seasonal / Other Responsibilities</li>
<li>Light maintenance</li>
<li>Apply ice-melt on sidewalks and pathways as needed.</li>
<li>Help install and remove/store window air conditioners in Rectory.</li>
<li>Get out floor and box fans in the spring and store them in the fall.</li>
<li>Replace burned-out bulbs in fixtures easily reached with a stepladder.</li>
<li>Regarding supplies:</li>
<li>Alert parish administrator when maintenance consumables need to be re-ordered, e.g. trash bags, paper products, soap, ice-melt.</li>
<li>Obtain replacement light bulbs and other needed products from Page’s Hardware, turning receipts into the Parish Administrator.</li>
<li>Report needed maintenance / repairs to the Parish Administrator and the Priest-in-Charge.</li>
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Supervision: The Sexton works collegially with other staff members (Parish Administrator, Directors of Music, and Children &amp; Youth Ministries) and cleaning, grounds maintenance and snow removal contractors. The Sexton reports to the Priest-in-Charge. In the absence of the Rector the Sexton reports to the Junior Warden. Physical Demands: The Sexton’s position is physically demanding. The Sexton needs to be physically able to perform the duties described above. Positions Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time position with an expectation of 3 – 5 hours every Sunday and less than 5 additional hours per week. Safe Church Expectations: As part of The Episcopal Church in Connecticut the Sexton will be expected to participate in on-line Safe Church training and a background check. Qualifications:
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<li>Welcoming attitude when encountering parishioners and visitors</li>
<li>Flexibility in adapting to parish calendar of events</li>
<li>Respect for the worship spaces, and the witness of Christ Episcopal Church of Guilford.</li>
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. All interested candidates should reach out to the Christ Church office administrator at <a href="mailto:admin@christchurchguilford.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">admin@christchurchguilford.org</a> or call (203) 453-2279.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person

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