Lead Custodian
Job Description

___X___Full-Time                            ______Part-Time

Anticipated Hours: 12PM-8PM
These hours are subject to change to meet the needs of the parish.

Job Overview
The Lead Custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the physical plant of St. Vincent de Paul Parish.  He/she is responsible for cleanliness, upkeep, and safety of our campus.
 
The Lead Custodian does janitorial and maintenance work around campus.  He/she also maintains sufficient inventory of custodial supplies.  When necessary, the Lead Custodian will also communicate with vendors/contractors for larger projects.

The Lead Custodian is expected to display a professional, courteous, and helpful nature.  He/she must work with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a strong work ethic and desire to serve the good of our parish.

Qualifications and Requirements
  • Proven experience as custodian, janitor, or similar role
  • Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
  • Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
  • Familiarity with basic landscaping and handyman practices
  • Ability to diagnose and solve mechanical issues
  • Attention to detail and conscientiousness
  • Able to carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to ascend and descend stairs and ladders
  • High school diploma is preferred but not required
  • Speaks Spanish and English (Spanish preferred but not required)

Reporting
  • The Lead Custodian reports to the Pastor.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Custodial
    • Create, maintain, and update as needed a cleaning schedule for daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks
    • Complete regular custodial/janitorial tasks including but not limited to:
      • Regular campus-wide cleanliness checks (spot cleaning, picking up trash, tidying of spaces, etc.)
      • After-school cleaning
      • Shoveling snow/deicing of campus pathways
      • Lifting heavy items
      • Helping to arrange rooms for events (moving tables, chairs, A/V equipment, etc.)
  • General Maintenance
    • Perform maintenance and minor repairs at church, school, and rectory including but not limited to:
      • broken switches, changing lightbulbs, fixing door handles, minor leaks, furniture repair
    • Maintain and monitor campus HVAC systems including annual inspection/upkeep (using outside contractors when necessary)
    • Identify and complete necessary repairs for whole campus
    • Report and oversee major damages and repairs, using outside contractors when necessary
  • Safety and Security
    • Periodically inspects campus facilities and equipment to prevent possible injuries to visitors or damage to property
    • Secures school building, especially after hours, including but not limited to:
      • locking doors, closing windows, and setting the alarm
    • Assists in implementing emergency planning and response
    • Verifies that emergency equipment is maintained and repaired as need be
  • Other
    • Performs other duties as assigned

I, ____________________________________________, accept the offer of Lead Custodian at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Elkhart, Indiana and agree to the terms set forth.  I understand this offer is contingent upon the results of the Safe Environment Review from the Diocesan Job Application. I also understand this is not a contract and does not provide a guarantee of employment for any period of time.

Employee _______________________________________  
Date _______________________



Safe Environment Review Complete and Verified  ______________(date and initials)

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