Position Description

Janitor 

Hope Church Innerkip | Innerkip, Ontario

Employment type: Permanent, part-time

Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week

Reports to: Lead Pastor, in coordination with the Church Administrator and Property Committee

About Hope Church

Hope Church exists to introduce people to Jesus, deepen our faith, and serve others at home and around the world. Our building supports that mission by welcoming people for Sunday services, ministry programs, community activities, and special events throughout the week.

About the Role

The Janitor helps keep Hope Church clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone who uses it. Caring for a building this size takes steady attention, good judgment, and the ability to work independently through a variety of cleaning tasks. At Hope Church, ministry groups and rentals using the building are responsible for basic cleanup and resetting of their spaces, and the Janitor maintains overall cleanliness of all shared and ministry spaces. Finally, at Hope Church, we view the custodial role as a ministry position. While you may not preach on a Sunday or lead Sunday school, your work is essential to what happens at Hope Church.

Key Responsibilities

Routine Cleaning and Care

Routine Cleaning and Care helps ensure every part of Hope Church is ready to welcome ministries and visitors throughout the week. This work includes maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of washrooms, floors, shared spaces, and other frequently used areas; keeping surfaces and entrances presentable; and addressing spills, waste, and seasonal messes. The Janitor will occasionally help prepare the building for ministry activities and scheduled events as well as create a plan to clean and reset spaces after larger events.

Supplies, Equipment, and Communication

Ensuring we are well stocked in cleaning supplies and equipment, keeping these items stored neatly and organized, and letting the appropriate staff member know when supplies need to be restocked or equipment needs attention. They also report maintenance concerns, damage, or safety issues they notice, and ask for direction when a task or cleaning product is unfamiliar.

Qualifications and Experience

• The successful candidate will bring:
• Reliability, care, and attention to detail.
• The ability to organize and complete work independently.
• A practical understanding of cleanliness, hygiene, and safe work practices.
• The ability to use cleaning products and equipment safely, and to follow written instructions.
• Good judgement in noticing and reporting maintenance, safety, or supply concerns.
• The ability to communicate respectfully with staff, volunteers, ministry groups, and other building users.
• Physical ability to walk and stand for extended periods, use stairs, bend and reach, and move cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Previous janitorial or commercial cleaning experience is an asset. Hope Church will provide orientation to the building, supplies, equipment, and cleaning routines.
• Hope Church is a Christian organization. Candidates should be comfortable supporting the church’s Christian mission and values and be able to affirm Hope Church’s Statement of Faith.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Pastor Mike Wasyluk. Interviews will take place as applications are received, and the position will remain posted until it is filled. Employment offers are conditional upon reference checks and a vulnerable sector police check.