Facilities Care Custodian

Ensure our Parish facilities and grounds are clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming. Help provide hospitality and safety in the parish. Assist guests as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be present where needed, ready to work, and on time for all scheduled hours as needed to meet requirements.
• Observe campus facilities to keep parish buildings and grounds safe and operational. Resolve or report any items that may need repair.
• Complete any work requests as directed by the supervisor.
• Work with volunteers in building and grounds projects as directed by the Parish Administrator.
• Serve as a member of the Parish staff team, working collaboratively to implement the mission of the church and to support the vision of the pastor.
• Assist with cleaning and custodial responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.
• Ensure appropriate confidentiality in all matters relating to parish business.
• Maintain effective, professional standards of communication (this includes written, verbal, internet, and other communication.)
• Maintain professional standards of behavior in the use of parish-paid work time, use of parish facilities and equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• *MANAGE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE:
  • Ensure preventative maintenance and good operating order of the parish facilities, mechanical and electrical systems and structures.
  • Have knowledge of the effective operation of equipment and the safe use of all materials and equipment. Ensure compliance with proper labeling and usage protocols (OSHA) / MSDS.
  • Inspect areas on a regular basis (e.g., weekly walk-through) to ensure that our facilities are in good order.
  • Order maintenance supplies and parts, check in ordered cleaning supplies and disposable items when they arrive. Monitor inventory to ensure security, store safely, and prevent theft.
  • Special event set-up, provide for the set-up of various rooms and/or grounds as required for special events on the parish grounds and/or within the buildings.
  • Efficiently organize and keep maintained and clean tools, facilities and grounds equipment, repair and maintenance materials. Additionally, custodial, maintenance locations including closets, storage and facilities offices.
• *MANAGE AND OVERSEE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:
  • Be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all parish equipment.
  • Utilize preventive maintenance.
  • Personally perform repairs when possible under the direction of the Parish Administrator.
  • Consult with the Parish Administrator to obtain outside help for major breakdowns.
• *MANAGE AND OVERSEE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:
  • Spring & Summer & Fall
    • Pick up branches/twigs from lawn area and landscape as needed
    • Maintain rain gutters & ensure water runs away from buildings
    • Store and winterize all tools/equipment properly
  • Winter – especially prior to Mass, Faith Formation classes and other instances where the church and facilities will be used
    • Shovel/snow blow snow as needed
    • Shovel sidewalks as needed
    • Shovel/broom snow off main entry areas as needed
    • Clean snow off roof edges as needed
    • Use ice preventer on main entry areas & sidewalks as needed
  • Year-round
    • Pick up litter on grounds as needed (year-round)
    • Maintain equipment / machinery as needed:
      • Change oil in lawnmowers
      • Sharpen lawnmower blades
      • Clean / change filters as needed
      • Maintain proper air pressure in tires
    • *ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
      • Attend meetings with the Parish Administrator and department personnel as requested.
      • Work with other ministerial and support staff on Parish events and activities as necessary and as time allows.

• *PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Remain current on parish policies and procedures through reading materials and attending workshops as requested.
  • Remain current on all cleaning, maintenance, OSHA and environmental requirements and updates.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the pastor or Parish Administrator or Pastor.

• Three to five years experience in facilities maintenance and repairs including HVAC, plumbing, building safety and grounds.
• Excellent phone communication abilities and ability to relay messages accurately. Ability to keep supervisors and others informed appropriately.
• Ability to give careful and accurate attention to detail.
• Ability use computers and other technology to research products, repair techniques, ordering, record keeping, inventory management, etc.
• Demonstrated skills and interests in this type of work.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Confidentiality, integrity and honesty.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Possess a clear understanding of the English language. Able to speak and write effectively.
• Ability and patience when dealing with others; ability to communicate procedures to others.
• Collaborative work style with demonstrated ability to interact well with staff colleagues and volunteers.
• Openness to change; ability to take direction. Possess a positive attitude.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and self-confident, with an ability to work productively without supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines, and to coordinate and implement concurrent tasks.
• Ability to respond to a difficult situation with balance, always maintaining a positive and helpful attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand, sit, bend, kneel and walk for long periods of time.
• Able to work 40 hours per week.
• Able to physically and emotionally handle emergency response needs.
• Lift and move up to 75-100 pounds using proper techniques (ex. tables, desks, etc.)
• Able to climb stairs, walk and crawl in tight spaces. Ability to climb on roof.
• Able to use lifts and scaffolding at heights of 35 to 45 feet.

Please send cover letter and resume to jimb@saintbonaventure.org.