Summary: Located on Boston Common, the Cathedral is a community of congregations, a spiritual center for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, and a vibrant part of the downtown community. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the sextons ensure that our space is clean and prepared to support the people and programs we host, helping the cathedral to fulfill its mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Custodial Work – approx. 50% of job

Event set-up and break-down
Interior Cleaning
Exterior Cleaning, trash bins, sidewalk and porch cleaning
Snow-shoveling

Building Maintenance – approx. 25% of job

Fixture and equipment repair
Basic plumbing
Basic electrical work
Basic carpentry
Painting

Reception Desk & Security – approx..10% of job

Covering the front desk when Receptionist is on breaks
Being part of assessing responses and risks
Monitoring entrances for special events or programs
Opening building in the morning and/or closing it at night

Miscellaneous Program Support – 15% of job

Moving and inventorying supplies
Helping other staff and building users with unloading and loading
Communicating with/welcome of building users

Required qualifications:

Always safety minded
The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Ability and comfort climbing ladders
Strong communication skills
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
The ability to work a complex, urban environment in a facility that serves unhoused people, LGBTQ people, and people with a wide range of religious commitments

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years of building maintenance experience
A basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
Familiarity in working alongside volunteers and staff in a religious institution

Sextons work 8 hr. shifts, including some weekend hours. Paychecks are cut biweekly. Overtime pay is offered for work over 40+ a week. This job is entirely on-site. Ability to reliably commute is essential.

The cathedral is an equal-opportunity and affirmative action employer, People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Every weekend

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Cathedral Church of St. Paul

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