Saint Joseph Church & School is looking for a Custodian to join our parish community. The custodian provides coordinated janitorial services in the school or church and provides set-up and cleaning services for evening or weekend activities in the parish facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and maintains assigned areas of all parish properties (church & school) on a daily basis, e.g., classrooms, hallways, washrooms, lavatories, rooms, drinking fountains, offices, cafeteria, gym, entrances, etc.
• Inspects and cleans walls for graffiti and markings.
• Performs light maintenance as directed by Facilities Manager.
• Assists grounds persons as needed.
• Performs scheduled monthly, semiannual, or annual janitorial duties, e.g., floor waxing, painting, window washing, carpet cleaning, et cetera, as directed by Maintenance Supervisor in accordance with parish maintenance schedule.
• Provides set-up and cleaning of facilities for evening or weekend activities as directed by Facilities Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, perform physically strenuous activity related to maintenance, yard work, frequent lifting and standing, et cetera.
• Ability to withstand exposure to climate change, uncomfortable temperatures and exposure to work related fumes.
• Ability to work with equipment requiring considerable caution.
• Must possess necessary janitorial skills.
• Must have the ability to perform outlined tasks with minimum supervision.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have some general knowledge of janitorial supplies and their applications.
• Must be a person of integrity who respects private property and takes responsibility for the property assigned to him/her.
• Maintains regular hours, but this position requires frequent evening and/or weekend hours and some holiday work.

Job offer contingent on successful completion of parish Safe Environment program and clear background check.