Custodian

Job Description

Location: Eureka, MO, US, 63025-1949

About the Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. The Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO, once part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary’s campus, now serves as the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary: Custodian

The Custodian provides coordinated janitorial services in the school and parish buildings. This role also includes providing set-up and cleaning services for evening or weekend activities in the parish facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains church, other parish buildings, and school in a clean and orderly manner. This may include:
  • Dust mopping, vacuuming, and waxing of floors.
  • Cleaning bathrooms.
  • Washing walls and windows.
  • Trash removal.
• Performs scheduled monthly, semi-annual, or annual janitorial duties, as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and in accordance with the parish maintenance schedule. These duties include:
  • Floor waxing.
  • Painting.
  • Window washing.
  • Carpet cleaning.
• Inspects and cleans walls for graffiti and markings, if necessary.
• Performs light maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Cleans up litter outside and performs groundskeeping tasks.
• Duties may include facility set-up, hauling, and moving of furniture and equipment.

Job Requirements

• Must have knowledge of janitorial equipment, supplies, and their applications.
• Knowledge of and experience with industrial-strength cleaning chemicals required.
• Previous janitorial experience required.

Skills & Attitudes Required For Success In Job

• General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments, Catholic rites, and liturgies.
• Must have the ability to perform outlined tasks with minimum supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to tolerate varying temperatures and climate changes.
• Frequent lifting; must be able to lift at least 50 – 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule with evening and/or weekend hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran, or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit to a pre-employment screening. The screening will include:

• Criminal background check.
• Family Care Safety Registration.
• Drug screen.
• Employment and educational licensure/certification verification.
• Health screening.
• Any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.

Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.