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
