Church Custodian

Job Title : Church Custodian
Reports to : Director of Operations
Hours : 15–18 hours per week (includes Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; some weekday, evening, or occasional Saturday hours may be required for ministry events.)
Compensation: $23.00 per hour
Vacation Pay: Paid out bi-weekly as it accrues.

Join Our Team!
Summit Community Church (SCC) is seeking a Part-Time Church Custodian to join our Operations Team. We are looking for a practical, dependable person who enjoys hands-on work and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes.

This role helps ensure our buildings and ministry spaces are safe, clean, organized, and ready for Sunday services, ministry programs, and special events. The position focuses primarily on room setup, light maintenance, minor repairs, and routine property care. Most specialized maintenance and major repairs are completed by outside contractors.

What You’ll Do
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Facility & Event Setup

• Set up and reset chairs, tables, and rooms for Sunday services, ministry programs, and special events.
• Ensure ministry spaces are clean, safe, organized, and ready before scheduled activities.
• Assist with occasional event setup and takedown during the week or on weekends.
• Help keep storage areas and shared spaces organized, and assist with limited cleaning tasks such as sweeping and mopping the sanctuary floors as needed.

Light Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform minor repairs and general handyman tasks, including basic carpentry, painting, and simple building repairs.
• Complete routine maintenance such as changing furnace filters and batteries, replacing light bulbs, and replenishing water softener salt as required.
• Assist with seasonal tasks such as winterizing outdoor water lines and putting up or taking down seasonal recreational equipment.
• Identify maintenance concerns and report items that require professional repair or servicing.

Property Care & Safety

• Help keep entrances, walkways, parking areas, and ministry spaces safe and accessible.
• Salt walkways when required and assist with basic seasonal property care.
• Monitor general building and property conditions and complete routine checks of facility equipment.
• Help ensure the facility remains safe, welcoming, and ready for ministry use.

Contractor & Service Support

• Provide access to contractors and service providers when required.
• Assist with scheduling or coordinating routine service appointments and communicate facility concerns to the Director of Operations.
• Help monitor work completed by service providers.

Sunday Responsibilities

• Help prepare the building for Sunday worship, including room setup and a general readiness check.
• Respond to minor facility needs that arise during Sunday activities.
• Assist with resetting spaces and securing the building following Sunday activities as required.

Position Requirements

• General handyman, maintenance, facilities, custodial, or related practical experience is an asset.
• Comfortable using basic tools and completing minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks.
• Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Able to notice when something needs attention, take initiative, and know when to involve a qualified contractor.
• Physically capable of moving chairs, tables, and equipment; using ladders; and working both indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, contractors, and ministry leaders.
• Flexible and willing to assist with a variety of practical tasks as ministry needs arise.
• Access to reliable transportation; a valid Ontario driver’s licence is an asset.
• An intentional follower of Jesus Christ who supports and aligns with Summit Community Church’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.
• Formal technical certification is not required.

Why Join Us
Summit Community Church is a growing, missional church passionate about helping people know and intentionally follow Jesus. You’ll be part of a dedicated team and a vibrant church community committed to shaping the next generation for Christ.

How to Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume in one document to View email address on christiancareerscanada.com . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants selected for follow-up will be contacted directly.

Summit Community Church is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Let us know if you’re invited for an interview and need accommodation; we’ll handle your request confidentially.