We are now seeking a custodian as one of our team members will soon be retiring. As a custodian in the Swedish Church, you will have varied work with many contacts where you support the congregation's activities in practical ways. Uddevalla Parish has approximately 100 employees distributed across four congregations, a cemetery administration, and administration offices. We are a parish in transition, where we develop and renew to meet the future.
Job Responsibilities:
As a church custodian with us, you will among other things:
Prepare and set up the church space for services, ceremonies, and other activities.
Assist at baptisms, funerals, weddings, and services.
Be responsible for supervision, maintenance, and minor repairs of churches and congregation facilities.
Operate equipment such as sound, lighting, and certain digital equipment.
Handle practical tasks such as furniture arrangement, snow removal, and some facility maintenance.
Support operations with various practical services such as preparing facilities for events.
Qualifications:
Experience/knowledge in sound technology.
B-class driver's license.
Member of the Swedish Church.
Meritorious:
It is advantageous if you:
Have broad knowledge of technology, particularly sound and lighting.
Have good IT skills.
Have experience working in church activities.
Personal Qualities:
We are looking for someone who:
Is driven, can take own initiative, and enjoys varied tasks and working hours (evenings and weekends included).
Is service-oriented, responsible, and flexible, able to quickly adapt work according to operational needs.
Is organized and structured.
Is calm, respectful, and confident in meeting with people.
Has good teamwork skills and contributes to a pleasant work environment.
Other Information:
For any potential employment, you will need to provide a criminal records certificate.
We Offer:
Meaningful work in a vibrant congregation.
Varied and independent work.
Pleasant colleagues and a good work climate.
Opportunity for professional development in the field.
Wellness hours/wellness compensation.