job opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining the staff at La Mesa First United Methodist Church. Review the open positions listed below. Complete your application and email it to SPRC@LaMesaUMC.com
You may also submit your application by mail:
La Mesa First United Methodist Church
Attn: SPRC
4690 Palm Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941
You may also submit your application by mail:
La Mesa First United Methodist Church
Attn: SPRC
4690 Palm Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941
Facilities Maintenance (Part-Time)
| facilities_maintenance.pdf |
| lmfumc_application_2019.pdf |
We are looking for a responsible facility maintenance person to maintain and secure our facilities. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a maintenance role focused on building upkeep and security. They will have physical endurance, a keen eye for detail, integrity and basic handyman skills.
Responsibilities:
Typical schedule would be three days a week, three to four hours per day.
Salary: $13.50 /hour
Required Experience: 1 Year
Responsibilities:
- Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by taking out trash, tidying restrooms and setting up or taking down tables and chairs.
- Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets as needed
- Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers and restock disposables (e.g. soap)
- Wipe mirrors and windows
- Maintain outer premises by picking up trash, sweeping leaves, and cleaning entrances and stairwells.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.)
- Report major damages and security issues
- Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting the alarm
- Proven experience as a custodian or in a similar role
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
- Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
- Familiarity with basic handyman practices and tools
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Attention to detail and conscientiousness
- Very good physical condition and strength
- High school diploma is preferred but not required
- Ability to pass a nationwide background check.
Typical schedule would be three days a week, three to four hours per day.
Salary: $13.50 /hour
Required Experience: 1 Year
Sound & Media Technician (Part-Time)
| sound___media_technician.pdf |
| lmfumc_application_2019.pdf |
The sound technician is responsible for ensuring excellence in live sound for positive worship experience. He or she will be responsible for audio-visual needs within the church, including but not limited to the Sunday worship services, seasonal special services, memorial and wedding services, and other events scheduled in the sanctuary and social
hall. Duties include trouble-shooting, maintenance and repairs in related areas.
Responsibilities:
1. Prior to an event
Functional Guidance: Director of Music, Church Administrator
hall. Duties include trouble-shooting, maintenance and repairs in related areas.
Responsibilities:
1. Prior to an event
- Setup of all audio and visual equipment (including microphones, music stands, projector, screen, hearing devices, etc.) at least half an hour prior to the event.
- Perform proper line check.
- Perform proper sound check (including gain settings, sound mixes, proper volume settings, and equalization process).
- Check with pastor, music director, event leader for schedule and last-minute changes and instruction.
- Responsible for adjusting sound levels as needed.
- Responsible for following worship leader and music director’s instructions.
- Responsible for recording services.
- Responsible for following cues from chancel.
- Responsible for providing a distraction-free environment as related to audio production.
- Return all equipment to proper storage.
- Receive feedback if issues occurred and troubleshoot prior to next event.
- Report any broken/faulty equipment needing service. Schedule service with main office.
- Recruit, develop, and train volunteers
- Schedule volunteers for services and special events
- Direct and manage all technical aspects for worship services and other events.
- Troubleshoot technology for all ministries.
- Provide direction and guidance for new equipment needs, upgrades, and installation.
- Have a working knowledge of professional sound equipment.
- Experience in any aspect of production/performance audio.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Ability to follow directions given by supervisors and ministry directors.
- Be able to present a professional appearance, and uphold a positive attitude.
- Be able to commit to the mission and ministry of the church.
- Have good communication skills.
- Ability to think quickly and react/troubleshoot properly in high stress situations.
- Four hours on Sunday mornings.
- Two hour minimum for special events.
- Meet one hour a month with supervisor.
Functional Guidance: Director of Music, Church Administrator
