Custodian

Description

Job Summary:

The custodian is responsible for providing custodian/ janitorial services for church, office/classroom buildings, and special event buildings as well as setting up tables and chairs for special event activities.  The job will also include cleaning conference rooms, classrooms and the church between events and servicing trash and restroom needs.  The individual will perform work related to basic maintenance on campus. The individual may fill in for our existing full-time custodian during vacation and heavy workload situations. The position reports to the Facilities Manager and operates under close supervision with little latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative. 

Ministerial Character

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the Parish (St. Helen Catholic Church - Georgetown, Texas) which the Bishop has entrusted to him.  He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish.  In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people).  He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at St. Helen Catholic Church - Georgetown, Texas help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description.  Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Requirements

Essential Job Duties:  

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Helen Catholic Church in both professional and personal life. Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church. Continuously grow in ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Maintain clean restrooms – replenish all paper products and soap. Empty trash, clean floors, sinks, mirrors, and toilets/urinals. Wipe down with disinfectant solution all frequently touched surfaces such as handles, and doorknobs. 
• Maintain offices, workrooms, kitchens, halls, and classrooms by emptying trash cans and replacing trash liners, wiping down      workstations, dusting blinds, dusting horizontal surfaces, clean windows, wipe down walls when necessary, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and disinfecting doorknobs and light switch covers. 
• Maintain church facilities clean to include restrooms, worship spaces, sacristy, and chapel.
• Clean, disinfect, and empty garbage cans in the church, cafeteria, meeting halls, and the grounds of the campus as needed.
• Ability to operate floor buffers and scrubbers. 
• Replace light bulb, stock paper goods, clean windows, clean wall, and dust as needed 
• Provide  services (event set-up, teardown, and cleanup, restrooms, and unlocking and locking up) for special event building.
• Setup meeting  spaces (appropriate tables and chairs) per schedule or request.
• Provide feedback to Facility Management regarding supplies inventory, light bulb replacement, and maintenance of the campus regarding trash and condition of outside trash containers. Take corrective action as directed. Report any facilities related      maintenance issues or emergencies to the Facility Manager such as supplies running low, inoperable lights after changing the bulb, damaged equipment, and safety concerns. 
• Perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Work on weekends, evenings, and some holidays. Maintains availability throughout the week in order to serve the needs of the parish to include pastor, staff, volunteers, choir practices and masses during and outside of normal church office hours.
• Provide other services as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Roman Catholic teachings and parish structure.
• Knowledge of general cleaning practices with household type chemicals and equipment. 
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural parish serving various cultures and a wide range of age groups.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively with staff, clergy, and laity.
• Ability to read labels, use cleaning chemicals safely, follow safety protocols, wear safety gear, and use the appropriate tools for each task.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work independently at a fast pace, have attention to details, and to perform repetitive jobs.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to proficiently communicate in English and Spanish (writing, reading, and conversing). 

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• One (1) year experience with Catholic parish (preferred, but not required)  

Language:

• Bilingual English-Spanish (preferred, but not required).

Catholic Requirement:

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Working Conditions:

• All employees of the Parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church. 

• The Parish is an at-will employer.

• All buildings and vehicles owned by the Parish are tobacco free.

• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.

• Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.

• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech, including Roman Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations.  

• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.

• May be required to use personal or parish vehicle to drive to off-site locations.

• Travelling within and outside the parish to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may require overnight lodging.