Events & Facilities Custodian

We are seeking a reliable, hands-on Events & Facilities Custodian to help ensure that our synagogue is welcoming, organized, clean, and ready for services, programs, and community events. This is a great position for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to make events run smoothly. The Events & Facilities Custodian will be responsible for setting up and breaking down spaces, arranging tables and chairs, preparing and organizing food and refreshments, maintaining the appearance of our spaces during events, and making sure everything is returned to its proper place afterward. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, comfortable working independently, and takes pride in noticing the small details that make a space feel ready for the community. Key Responsibilities Shabbat Services & Weekly Events Prepare the synagogue and event spaces for Friday evening Shabbat services and Saturday morning services. Set up and arrange tables, chairs, food, beverages, and other supplies according to established plans. Ensure that rooms are clean, organized, welcoming, and appropriately arranged before participants arrive. Monitor spaces during services and events and address basic setup, cleanliness, and supply needs as they arise. Clean up and reset spaces after services and events. Return furniture, supplies, and equipment to their designated locations. Follow established setup and breakdown checklists. Communicate with staff regarding any facility, supply, or maintenance issues that need attention. Jewish Holidays & Special Events Provide event setup and breakdown support for a pre-established list of Jewish holidays and special events throughout the year. Assist with preparing spaces for holiday programs, meals, receptions, educational programs, and community gatherings. Set up tables, chairs, food service areas, signage, and other event materials. Help ensure that spaces are ready before events and properly cleaned and reset afterward. Work additional scheduled shifts during designated holidays and major events as needed. Facilities & Organization Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming appearance throughout event spaces. Keep event supplies organized and return materials to their designated storage locations. Identify low supplies, damaged equipment, or facility issues and report them to the appropriate staff member. Help maintain simple systems for event supplies and setup materials. Take responsibility for completing assigned setup and cleanup tasks without needing constant supervision. Schedule This position is approximately 10 hours per week, generally consisting of two shifts of approximately five hours each. The regular schedule will include: Friday evenings for Shabbat setup/service support Saturday mornings for Shabbat service support Additional shifts will be scheduled in advance for a predetermined list of Jewish holidays and special events. regular availability on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings is an essential requirement of the position. Qualifications Required: Reliable and punctual. Comfortable lifting, moving, and arranging tables, chairs, boxes, and event supplies. Strong attention to detail. Able to work independently and follow established checklists and procedures. Comfortable working evenings and weekend mornings. Willingness to work designated Jewish holiday events. Professional, friendly, and service-oriented approach. Ability to communicate clearly with synagogue staff and community members. Preferred: Previous experience in event setup, facilities, hospitality, catering, religious/community programming, or a similar role. Familiarity with synagogue or Jewish community events. Experience managing event spaces or working behind the scenes at programs and services. What Success Looks Like: The successful candidate will help make sure that when members and guests arrive, the space is ready for them. Chairs are where they need to be, tables are set, food and supplies are prepared, rooms are clean and organized, and everything is returned to order after the event. This is a hands-on role that is essential to creating a welcoming and well-run synagogue environment. Compensation $22-$26 per hour, depending on experience. We welcome applicants with experience in event operations, hospitality, facilities, community organizations, synagogues, churches, schools, camps, or other environments where reliability and attention to detail are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr