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Job description
Starting at $21 per hour

This is a full time, non-exempt position, reporting to the Director of Facilities. Overall the position is responsible for the cleanliness of the building and grounds areas, including cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining a museum-level quality of polish. The custodial staff member will also monitor on a daily basis the mechanical systems, thermostat systems, and safety and security systems of the building. Additionally, this position works as part of the facilities team in completing event and service setups.

Role duties include but are not limited to:

Cleaning: 75%

• Following the “Custodial Opening and Closing Procedures Checklist,” at the start or end of your shift, the custodial staff is responsible for ensuring the building is clean, hygienic, and welcoming. During routine work, note issues with the building and equipment malfunctions to the Facilities Leader and Director of Facilities. 
• Will maintain cleanliness in common areas, entryways, hallways, offices, conference rooms, stairwells, gathering spaces, bathrooms, kitchen, building exterior, sacred spaces, and garden/courtyard.
• Empty trash, recycling, and compost receptacles located inside buildings and place in bins/dumpsters.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, and fixtures; report restocking needs to Facilities Leader. Clean and polish furniture; clean white boards regularly; dry mop, wet mop, and vacuum floors; dust and spot clean walls and doors in high and low areas; clean and disinfect drinking fountains; clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces including doors/door windows. 
• Clean FJECC (Pre-school) and religious school classrooms with special attention to chemical use in spaces with small children.
• Special cleaning attention will be paid to clergy offices, sacred spaces, and lobby area.
• Regular cleaning and disinfection of our professional kitchen used for multiple events each week. 
• In the event of building damage, will clean up water/debris with wet pick-up vacuums and assist in moving equipment to accomplish the cleaning task.
• Responds to crisis situations following the Security Plan and takes on the role delegated to facilities as part of the “Crisis Management Team.”

Event Set-ups and Maintenance: 25% (dependant on facilities team need)

• Provide event support, cleaning spaces before and after. Possible assistance to facilities staff with setting up and breaking down folding tables and chairs for events. Coordinates with facilities staff and Facilities Leader to manage event details and assist when needed. 
• Provides Director of Facilities with a report after each event where damage or loss has occurred.
• Complete the work coordinated by the Facilities Leader on the “Shift Assignment Form” related to set ups, cleaning, disinfecting, exterior grounds, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Facilities.

Required:

Valid driver’s license; ability to lift 50 lbs.; and effective communication skills. Must be able to read and understand* written directions, safety signage, and other documents; use email and IT equipment utilized by the department; and work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred:

High school diploma or GED and two years’ relevant experience.  (*Note: non-English-speaking candidates are welcome with the understanding of translating messages with Google Translate)

Working conditions:

Remaining stationary for extended periods; traversing the Temple’s 110,000 sq ft; ascending and descending stairs; utilizing scissor lift, ladders, and other tools needed in cleaning procedures; and wearing personal protective equipment as required by specific assignment.

Templo de Israel – Personal de conserjería

Descripción del trabajo: desde $ 21 por hora

Este es un puesto de tiempo completo, no exento, que reporta al Director de Instalaciones. En general, el puesto es responsable de la limpieza del edificio y las áreas circundantes, incluida la limpieza, la desinfección y el mantenimiento de una calidad de pulido a nivel de museo. El miembro del personal de conserjería también monitoreará diariamente los sistemas mecánicos, los sistemas de termostato y los sistemas de seguridad del edificio. Además, este puesto trabaja como parte del equipo de instalaciones para completar la configuración de eventos y servicios.

Los deberes del rol incluyen, entre otros:

Limpieza: 75%

• Siguiendo la “Lista de verificación de procedimientos de apertura y cierre de conserjes,” al inicio o al final de su turno, el personal de conserjería es responsable de garantizar que el edificio esté limpio, higiénico y acogedor. Durante el trabajo de rutina, notifique los problemas con el edificio y el mal funcionamiento del equipo al líder de instalaciones y al director de instalaciones.
• Mantendrá la limpieza en áreas comunes, entradas, pasillos, oficinas, salas de conferencias, escaleras, espacios de reunión, baños, cocina, exterior del edificio, espacios sagrados y jardín/patio.
• Vacíe los recipientes de basura, reciclaje y abono ubicados dentro de los edificios y colóquelos en contenedores o contenedores de basura.
• Limpiar y desinfectar los baños, incluidos inodoros, urinarios, lavabos y accesorios; informar las necesidades de reabastecimiento al líder de instalaciones. Limpiar y pulir muebles; limpiar las pizarras blancas con regularidad; trapear en seco, trapear húmedo y aspirar pisos; limpie el polvo y las manchas de paredes y puertas en áreas altas y bajas; limpiar y desinfectar bebederos; Limpie ventanas, espejos y otras superficies de vidrio, incluidas puertas y ventanas.
• Limpiar las aulas de FJECC (Preescolar) y colegios religiosos con especial atención al uso de químicos en espacios con niños pequeños.
• Se prestará especial atención a la limpieza de las oficinas del clero, los espacios sagrados y el área del vestíbulo.
• Limpieza y desinfección periódica de nuestra cocina profesional utilizada para múltiples eventos cada semana.
• En caso de daños al edificio, limpiará el agua/escombros con aspiradoras recogedoras de líquidos y ayudará a mover el equipo para realizar la tarea de limpieza.
• Responde a situaciones de crisis siguiendo el Plan de Seguridad y asume el rol delegado a las instalaciones como parte del “Equipo de Gestión de Crisis.”

Montaje y Mantenimiento del Evento: 25 % (dependiendo de las necesidades del equipo de instalaciones)

• Brindar apoyo al evento, limpieza de espacios antes y después. Posible asistencia al personal de las instalaciones en el montaje y desmontaje de mesas y sillas plegables para eventos. Coordina con el personal de las instalaciones y el líder de las instalaciones para gestionar los detalles del evento y ayudar cuando sea necesario.
• Proporciona al Director de Instalaciones un informe después de cada evento en el que se ha producido daño o pérdida.
• Completar el trabajo coordinado por el Líder de Instalaciones en el “Formulario de Asignación de Turnos” relacionado con montajes, limpieza, desinfección, terrenos exteriores, etc.
• Otras funciones que le asigne el Director de Instalaciones.

Requerido:

• Licencia de conducir válida; capacidad para levantar 50 libras; y habilidades de comunicación efectiva. Debe poder leer y comprender* instrucciones escritas, señales de seguridad y otros documentos; utilizar el correo electrónico y los equipos de TI utilizados por el departamento; y trabajar de forma independiente y como parte de un equipo.

Preferido:

• Diploma de escuela secundaria o GED y dos años de experiencia relevante. (*nota: los candidatos que no hablen inglés son bienvenidos con conocimientos de traducción de mensajes con Google Translate)

Condiciones de trabajo:

• Permanecer inmóvil durante períodos prolongados; atravesando los 110.000 pies cuadrados del Templo; subir y bajar escaleras; utilizar elevadores de tijera, escaleras y otras herramientas necesarias en los procedimientos de limpieza; y usar equipo de protección personal según lo requiera la asignación específica.

Who are we?

Temple Israel is looking for enthusiastic, imaginative, and skillful teachers to join our team of educators for the 2025-2026 school year. There are positions available in grades preschool – 7^th grade for Sunday mornings, with potential to teach in our grades 8-12, pluralistic teen program too.

In our religious school, kids 3 years old through 7^th grade can learn, grow, and find their own meaningful Jewish communities. We strive to build a community where everyone — kids, families, and our educators — can find their places in our ancient and ever evolving tradition. Our school is joyful, kid-centered, and flexible. Read more about us and our values.

Following our broader community’s commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), our religious school is engaged in a culture-shift of our own. We are working towards a community where everyone can experience a sense of belonging. We are committed to building a faculty where the diversity of the Jewish community is well represented. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as we hope to build a teaching team that is reflective of the diversity in our community. We strive to be an inclusive learning community where diversity is welcomed and differences are embraced.

Following our broader community’s commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), our religious school is engaged in a culture-shift of our own. We are working towards a community where everyone can experience a sense of belonging. We are committed to building a faculty where the diversity of the Jewish community is well represented. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as we hope to build a teaching team that is reflective of the diversity in our community. We strive to be an inclusive learning community where diversity is welcomed and differences are embraced.

Our REDI work is a communal commitment that includes mechanisms for feedback, accountability, and processes for teshuvah (restorative justice). When something comes up, we would like to know about it. Folks looking to provide feedback should contact Roberta Axeloons or Rabbi Suzie Jacobson, or another member of the TI clergy team, or Executive Director Dan Deutsch.

Qualifications of Interested Candidates

• Candidates to teach in our school should enjoy working with children and have prior successful experiences with kids. Formal teaching experience is not a requirement; folks interested in learning how to teach who are seeking training as new teachers are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with second language pedagogy, technology applications, curriculum development, and student assessment is desirable, but not required. Good command of Biblical Hebrew also a plus.
• Candidates should be comfortable adopting the curricular vision of the religious school as we seek to construct powerful educational experiences that are inclusive, joyful, and inspiring.
• Temple Israel Religious School has a commitment to professional development and offers a unique and yearlong learning opportunity to all its faculty. Ideal candidates will be collaborative teachers who relish the idea of working, growing, and learning alongside their colleagues.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required.

We know that not all applicants will have all of the same experience or desired qualifications, and systemic inequities often discourage folks from marginalized identities from applying. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you have applicable and transferable skills from other industries, we encourage you to apply for this job. We’d love to hear from you. In your application, be sure to explicitly highlight how your experience, skills, and personal qualities have set you up to succeed in this role.

This position is part time. We offer competitive pay with teaching rates ranging from $55-85/per hour. Rates vary depending on experience and longevity at Temple Israel.

Schedule

Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. are the general Sunday hours, though individual schedules may vary based on assigned classes. Our teen program meets on Monday nights 5:45 – 8:30 p.m., and our religious school meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Roberta Axeloons, Director of Elementary Education, at raxeloons@tisrael.org.

About Temple Israel

Temple Israel is widely recognized as the largest reform temple in New England, and it is one of the most prominent synagogues in the greater Boston area. With over 1,400 member families, our impact within the Boston Jewish Community runs deep. Temple Israel is known for offering an array of Jewish experiences and cultural and social programming, including interfaith inclusion and social justice activism. Our historic building is home to a K-12 Religious School and Teen Program, and a well-renowned preschool.