Custodian

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY

Custodian, 2026-27

Position: Custodian FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Facilities Manager

General Summary: Under the direction of the Pastor and Facilities Manager is responsible for providing a variety of janitorial services for St. Joseph Academy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the Church's and Schools spiritual and pastoral mission

§ Follows a cleaning schedule to assure the school is clean and maintained in an orderly fashion

• Performs general custodial duties to include cleaning and light maintenance of the school facilities.
• Assists grounds keeper on an "as needed" basis to keep and maintain the yard appearance
• Performs scheduled monthly, semi-annual, or annual janitorial duties, i.e., floor waxing, painting, window washing, carpet cleaning, etc. as directed and in accordance with the schools custodial and maintenance schedule
• Provides set-up and cleaning of facilities for all activities and events as directed
• Cleans equipment, including kitchen, restrooms and other facilities; recommends and request replacement of equipment and notifies maintenance of issues as necessary
• Maintains a supply of cleaning supplies and equipment in all maintenance closets; properly account for materials and equipment
• Maintains security of buildings, equipment, and tools

§ Complies with safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• High school graduate or equivalent education
• Two (2) years' experience in a commercial or private maintenance, custodial, or similar position
• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, students, and the general public
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance

§ Be able to read directions and label safety warnings. Must be safety-conscious

§ A thorough knowledge of the use of the tools and equipment associated with custodial work and general maintenance.

• Must successfully pass the required criminal background check prior to employment and every five years; must complete Protecting God's Children (PGC) workshop prior to employment. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, as required, in a normal custodial and maintenance environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may require some evening and weekend hours.