Staff Volunteer Vacancies

Caretaker / Maintenance Assistant

This is a staff volunteer role, working alongside the Operations & Facilities Manager, and part of a wider support team, responsible for the general upkeep and presentation of the church.  

You are expected to function and operate in a manner that is wholly aligned with the vision and ethos of CLM church (see CLM’s 4P’s), to attend and participate in relevant staff training sessions (or where directed) and be actively involved in the life of the church.

Volunteer Period: 12 months (extendable upon mutual review / agreement)

Anticipated hours: Approx. 3-5 hours per week / predominantly based at CLM Church (Central)

Reporting into: Matthew Davis (General Manager)

Safeguarding: This specific role does not require a DBS / Barring check.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 30 March 2025

Areas of Responsibility

  • Caretaker – as part of team and as experience and / or time permits)

    • Routine maintenance and heavier-duty cleaning of carpets and surfaces, supporting the existing cleaning team when appropriate;

    • Painting and decoration of the building to help ensure a welcoming and professional environment;

    • Support with grounds maintenance and general gardening tasks, to keep CLM’s outdoor space looking its best;

    • Being a responsible key-holder for ad-hoc emergency access to the buildings;

    • Part of team assisting in the preparing of the venue for church events and providing access to buildings for external-hire events; securing premises after the event.

  •  Expectation to be present at CLM in the general life and activities of the church beyond events and services immediately associated with the job role e.g. prayer meetings and to function and operate in a manner that is wholly aligned with the vision and ethos of CLM church.

  • Occasional training will need to be attended where possible.

Person Specification

  • Has attended CLM for at least 2 years.

  • Regular current attendance at a CLM Life Group or contribution to a CLM Serving Team.

Key skills, experience

  • Ideally possess an aptitude for general building maintenance.

  • Have been a keyholder in a previous employed or voluntary role.

  • You’ll need to be of sufficient fitness for active work.

  • You must be over 18 years of age to take part in this role.

  • Organisational skills will be of benefit and the ability to work alone and on own initiative.

  • Able to work within boundaries and maintain confidentiality.

Reference

Provide a pastoral reference from a CLM staff member or a congregant in a Stage Level 5 leadership role or above.