Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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POSITION FILLED: Grace Lutheran, Phoenix, seeks caretaker

Grace Lutheran Church, Phoenix, seeks a caretaker to clean, oversee property maintenance and repair, set up for events, and provide hospitality to outside groups. Read the job description in this post, or as a Word doc or PDF.

Position Summary:

The caretaker cleans, oversees property maintenance and repair, sets up for events, and provides hospitality to outside groups.

Reports Directly to:

Pastor

Position Requirements:

  • Integrity and Trust: Is seen as trustworthy by others; practices direct, honest, and transparent communication; admits mistakes; responds to situations with consistency and reliability; respects the autonomy of each individual; is accountable for work assigned

  • Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates strong and appropriate personal boundaries in relationships; is emotionally and spiritually mature; can maintain a non-anxious presence in the midst of turmoil; can stand in the presence of others’ strong emotions without taking responsibility for them or reacting to them externally or internally; does not hold grudges or bitterness; practices forgiveness and generosity in interpersonal relationships; values individuals’ gifts and accepts individuals’ limitations without demeaning them.

  • Personal Resiliency: Can shift gears comfortably; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty; is flexible

  • Attention to Detail: Follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem 

  • Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; can appropriate balance priorities

  • Technical Expertise: Cleans effectively; understands which skills are lacking and seeks to develop those skills; recognizes when a project is outside their scope

  • Quick Response to Emergencies

Principle Accountabilities

  • Clean church buildings as described in extended job description (available upon request)

  • Pick up trash around exterior of church twice per day

  • Set up and take down for scheduled events, open and close for scheduled events

  • Provide basic maintenance for church property

  • Collaborate with property team and contractors to address property projects outside their scope

To apply, email Pastor Sarah Stadler your resume and at least two references at pastorsarah@graceinthecity.com.  For questions, you may email Pastor Sarah or call her at 602-318-6876.