Custodian

Job Title: Custodian

Mission: The Custodian fulfills the mission by maintaining a neat, clean, safe, and organized environment for the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Summary: This part-time position supports the staff by ensuring organization is well maintained. The Custodian has decision-making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with organizational policies.

Job Duties:

• Upholds the philosophy of Catholic organization.
• Models Gospel values by adhering to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Supports and adheres to the religious standards, policies, and procedures of the Archdiocese.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive matters.
• Cleans rooms, kitchens, hallways, and carpeted areas daily.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms daily and replenishes supplies.
• Removes trash from offices and eating areas on a daily basis.
• Conducts weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning as required.
• Assists with set up and clean-up for meetings and special events.
• Periodically disinfects door handles, telephones, switch plates, and trash receptacles.
• Maintains exterior entrances and walkways.
• Applies universal precautions in cleaning practices.
• Maintains the security of issued keys, secures buildings, turns off lights, sets thermostats.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the staff.

Other Job Functions:

• Collaborates with others to enhance the work environment.
• Conducts emergency clean-ups and repairs as needed.
• Conducts periodic maintenance activities and minor repairs.
• Meets with and monitors work of outside contractors. Pastor or delegate.

Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in critical thinking and planning.

Working Conditions:

• Required to work some nights and weekends.
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress.
• Required to work regular schedule or as needed.
• Required to work in standard work conditions.

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Required to lift or carry furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger.
• Required to perform strenuous walking, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing, climbing, twisting, grasping, and reaching overhead.
• Required to hear, see, and speak on a daily basis.
• Required to work with chemicals, exposure to dust, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
• Required to work in various climate conditions.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
2. Experience with past custodial work or building maintenance preferred but not required.