Careers
First Pres sits with a full view of Michigan’s state capitol in downtown Lansing. We have an active Christian ministry to the community that is vigorous and multi-faceted including the most active food pantry in the area, a community garden, active engagement in racial reconciliation, and other community services/activities. Join our team and ministry by applying!
Open positions
Custodian
Position purpose: To provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for worship and church activities by performing regular cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of the building and certain responsibilities for the grounds.
Accountability and Staff Relationships: The Custodian is supervised by and works closely with the Church Administrator. The position joins a staff that includes, in addition to the Church Administrator, Pastor, Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry, Director of Music, and Pastoral Care Assistant.
Qualifications and Personal Qualities: The preferred candidate will demonstrate experience with custodial responsibilities. It also is essential that this individual have the ability to interact effectively and empathically to a wide range of individuals starting with First Pres staff and members but extending to anyone in the church community orbit.
Other personal qualities include:
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Communication skills to coordinate tasks and schedule for the weeks ahead
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Attention to detail
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Experience in cleaning and understanding of a professional office environment
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Basic knowledge of major appliances and systems that support building functions are a plus
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Proactive, self-motivated, and able to represent First Pres positively to members, friends, and visitors
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An understanding that the church environment is different from an office environment
Scheduling Requirements
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24 Hours per week, with a minimum of 4 days per week
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Must be on call for Friday or Saturday to prepare for weekend activities
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Monday cleaning in response to weekend activity
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Schedule is approved by the church administrator
Classification: Part-Time, “at-will,” exempt position.
Compensation: $22/hour with opportunity for additional compensation when providing services for special events like weddings and funerals.
Application Process and Deadline: First Pres has a deep commitment to social justice and community engagement. The church also values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), LBGTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities to apply for this position.
Please apply no later than November 15, 2026. Please send a resume with a cover letter to: churchadmin@lansingfirstpres.org. Interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates as application materials are presented.