Temple Keeper
どうもり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that maintains and manages halls (main halls and worship halls) of temples and shrines, handling cleaning, repairs, locking/unlocking, visitor対応, and more.
Description
Temple keepers specialize in managing halls (main halls and worship halls) of temples and shrines. They perform daily cleaning and polishing of floors, maintenance of shoji screens and fusuma sliding doors, inspections for leaks or corrosion, minor repairs, and regular checks of equipment (electrical and water systems). They also handle lock management during opening and closing, visitor guidance, assistance in preparing for rituals and ceremonies, and a wide range of other tasks. Maintaining cultural property value and ensuring safety are required, and coordination with specialized contractors and record-keeping are also important.
Future Outlook
Due to the importance of maintaining the cultural property value of temple and shrine architecture, the demand for specialized management is stable, and advancements in IoT monitoring technology and collaboration with specialized contractors are expected.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Good Team Player / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Night and Early Morning Shifts / On-site Duty / Overtime Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Temple Management Staff → Facility Management Supervisor → Building Maintenance Technician → Independent Facility Manager
Required Skills
Cleaning Skills / Facility Patrol Inspection / Locking and Unlocking / Minor Repair Techniques / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic Electrical Equipment / Basic Knowledge of Building Structures / Communication Skills / Crisis Management Knowledge / Disaster Prevention and Fire Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking small damages or dirt can affect the overall quality of the building. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Cleaning work, patrol inspections, material handling, etc., require considerable physical strength. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Tasks are routine and do not require much creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only quantity management and simple record-keeping are needed; no specialized numerical analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Building Cleaning Technician
- Building Environmental Hygiene Management Technician
- Fire Prevention Manager
Aliases
- Temple Administrator
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