Custodian School

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Develop a cleaning schedule to assure the Church or school is clean and maintained in an orderly fashion.
• Perform general custodial duties to include cleaning and light maintenance of the parish or school facilities.
• Assist grounds person on an “as needed” basis.
• Perform scheduled monthly, semi-annual, or annual janitorial duties, i.e., floor waxing, painting, window washing, carpet cleaning, etc. as directed and in accordance with the parish and school maintenance schedules.
• Provide set-up and cleaning of facilities for all activities as directed.
• Maintain a supply of cleaning supplies and equipment; properly account for materials and equipment.
• Maintain security of buildings, equipment, and tools.
• Comply with safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Requires coordination and manual dexterity;
• Normal mental and visual ability;
• Able to lift as required in a normal maintenance environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church;
• Must be in full communion with the Catholic Church;
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written;
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills;
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, school parents, volunteers, parishioners and the public;
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency;
• Able to maintain confidentiality;
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required;
• Working familiarity with computer technology.

Required Activities

• Walking;
• Sitting;
• Standing;
• S stooping;
• Reaching;
• Talking;
• Handling;
• Hearing;
• Carrying;
• Climbing ladders.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent education;
• 1 years’ experience in a commercial or private maintenance, janitorial or similar position.

Other/Preferred Skills

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.