Custodian

Specific Areas of Responsibility

1. Conduct daily walk-throughs with an eye for monitoring safety, cleanliness, stocking supplies, and addressing miscellaneous repairs.
2. Complete the cleaning and maintenance schedules for all tasks assigned at their proper service frequencies.
3. Keep a watchful eye for unusual activity or behavior and conduct a walk-through before you leave to ensure all security measures are in place.
4. Monitor the doors to ensure they are secure and working correctly.
5. Review the monthly cleaning and preventive maintenance checklist and ensure that it is completed. This will include all cleaning for the facility, which includes, but is not limited to, the restrooms, showers, floors, dusting, and outside grounds. It also includes ongoing equipment cleaning and maintenance.
6. Conduct a weekly review of the kitchen to ensure cleanliness and verify that all equipment is in working order.
7. Regularly review the master calendar and ensure spaces are set up as needed or requested.
8. Keep equipment in good repair, or request a work order
9. Collaborate with the parish secretary or business administrator to maintain a stock of necessary maintenance supplies and parts.
10. Oversee and participate in the care and maintenance of grounds (all seasons), lawns, trees, shrubs, snow removal, etc. Note any deficiencies in hired services so they can be addressed.
11. Attend and participate in facility meetings and staff meetings.
12. Work with vendors and contractors as directed and/or needed.
13. Keep an open eye for opportunities to improve efficiency, costs, or service.
14. Includes additional tasks as identified by the Pastor and/or the Business Administrator

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of facilities care or custodial experience preferred
• Demonstrate experience with safety regulations and codes.
• Experienced in the use of cleaning materials, procedures for clean up, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Experience in methods and operations of scrubbing, cleaning, painting, small building, and equipment
• Skilled in operating power equipment such as a lawnmower and a snow blower, etc.
• Successfully complete standard Archdiocesan background checks.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical as required by the employer.

Mental Demands.

• Ability to be pleasant and service-oriented even when exposed to difficult situations
• Recommend and develop methods to improve the custodial department and organization.
• Ability to work under pressure with interruptions.
• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Honesty.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Possess a sense of order and an eye for detail. Ability to prioritize duties and tasks.
• Ability to work with others or independently as assigned.
• Dependable and committed to getting the job done. Ability to communicate with others.
• Possess a willingness to learn new skills or tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to physically perform the tasks as required, including but not limited to climbing ladders, changing ceiling light bulbs, and washing windows.
•  Lifting, moving, and carrying 25 to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to kneel or squat for long periods of time.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time.

Please send your resume to jknorr@gophercatholic.org. For additional information and full job description, you can visit: Contact — Gopher Catholic