Janitorial Worker Part-Time

Description

Employment Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule:  Monday – Friday 9 am – 1pm /20 hours per week

Reports to: Priest 

Position Summary

The Janitorial fulfills the mission by maintaining a neat, clean, safe, and organized environment. This position assists the staff by ensuring that organization is well maintained for its purpose.  The custodian has some decision making responsibilities within essential job functions to ensure the parish buildings are kept clean and sanitary at all times. In addition, this position is also responsible for general maintenance of the parish facilities and grounds.

Custodial Work 

•  Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic organization
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling 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 the 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
• Polish, seal, and strip floors
• Clean all windows, glass partitions, and mirrors daily or as needed.
• Check grounds for litter/garbage and unsafe conditions.
• Lift and carry supplies, equipment, deliveries etc. weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Set-up rooms for meetings and timeframe requested (moving tables, chairs, etc.)
• Stock and maintain all custodial supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner including, paper, toiletries, lighting cleaning chemicals and other supplies.

Maintenance Work

• Provides all ground maintenance service including but not limited to cutting grass, trimming tress, edging at sidewalks other borders, weed control an blowing of landscape.
• Performs ground equipment repair and preventative maintenance
• Identify and report building and ground issues in need of repair or attention to the Priest or delegated person.
• Observe and adhere to all safe work and health policies and regulations.
• Any other duties as directed by the Pastor.

 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.
• Communicates maintenance and repair issues to the Priest to determine how the situation should be addressed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required  
• Prior janitorial/maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge and/ or experience working with cleaning equipment and chemicals 
• Experience with operating various cleaning equipment 
• Ability to perform work with minimal daily supervision 
• Must be proactive in support of the Parish purpose, goals, policies and programs
• Must possess good interpersonal communication skills   
• Must complete and pass VIRTUS training and criminal background check

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

• 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.
• Spend majority of work time standing/ squatting/ lifting/ kneeling doing a wide variety of moderate physical activity both indoors and outdoors.
• The position requires the lifting of tools, and equipment or material weighing up to 30 lbs. as necessary
• Use of ladders and climbing to maintain facilities when necessary
• Maintains a neat clean appearance

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.