Custodian

The vision at Bridgetown is In Portland As It Is In Heaven. We live this out by Practicing the Way of Jesus Together in Portland. We organize our church around apprenticing with Jesus in community, gathering around a stage on Sundays and around the table throughout the week in smaller Bridgetown Communities. We believe that to be an apprentice of Jesus of Nazareth is to order our lives around three goals: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. Our dream is that as we live this way, our lives, our communities, and our city will be transformed.

Role Summary:

We believe organized, clean facilities, create a hospitable space, equip community and production to operate at a higher level so we can more effectively see Jesus’ Kingdom come in Portland as it is in Heaven. The role of the Bridgetown Custodian is to perform highly diversified duties to prepare and maintain the gathering spaces before and during weekend gatherings or independent events. The custodian is also responsible for tearing down equipment. The Custodian should be a self-starter, conscientious, able to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with building opening and closing for evening gatherings and independent events
• Monitor facility during the gatherings and events
• Weekly Custodial tasks (sweeping, cleaning, vacuuming, garbage removal, maintaining bathrooms, etc.)
• Respond to all staff/volunteer concerns in a timely manner
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned
• Collaborate with other professionals and contractors during projects
• Problem solve general issues to ensure clean facilities

General Expectations:

• Align with Bridgetown's theological beliefs as described at bridgetown.church/belief
• Agree with the leadership structure of Bridgetown Church as described at bridgetown.church/about
• Collaborate with and bring vision to the facilities department
• Respond to all staff/volunteer concerns in a timely manner

Minimum Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Live within character qualifications of 1 Timothy 3v1-13
• Attempt to Follow Bridgetown’s Rule of Life
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to be hard-working and work independently
• Organized worker who shows initiative
• Enthusiasm and passion to serve Bridgetown, responding to the unique needs of each situation
• Self-starter who is responsible
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical stamina and dexterity
• Must be able to multi-task and carry out different projects at the same time

Physical Requirements:

Sit Sit frequently.

Stand Stand occasionally, punctuated by the opportunity to sit at short, varying intervals.

Walk Walk level surfaces frequently.

Climb Walk stairs on an occasional basis.

Hand Dexterity Frequent requirement for hand dexterity for computer and telephone usage, as well as writing.

Speech/Language Must have strong command of the English language and be able to be clearly understood when speaking.

Lift Regularly lift up to 75lbs.

Carry Regularly carry up to 75lbs.

Push Regularly up to 20 lbs., occasionally up to 75lbs.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

Bridgetown Church reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.