Maintenance Custodial Technician

Job Description Job Description St. Jude Catholic Church is seeking a dependable, motivated, and service-oriented Maintenance Custodian to help maintain our church, school, and campus. This position plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for parishioners, staff, visitors, and the many ministries that call our parish home. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and possesses the skills necessary to perform both custodial and general maintenance responsibilities. Essential Responsibilities Custodial Duties

• Clean and sanitize the church, offices, school, meeting rooms, restrooms, and common areas.
• Vacuum, mop, dust, disinfect, and maintain floors and furnishings.
• Empty trash and recycling containers.
• Restock restroom and janitorial supplies.
• Maintain the cleanliness of entrances and gathering spaces.
• Ensure facilities are presentable before and after parish events.

Building & Grounds Maintenance

• Perform preventative maintenance throughout the campus.
• Complete basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and fixture repairs.
• Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, filters, batteries, and other building components.
• Perform routine inspections and report issues requiring outside contractors.
• Maintain maintenance equipment and tools.
• Outdoor cleanup (grass, weeds, leaves, snow etc.) could be required.

Event & Facility Support

• Set up and take down tables, chairs, stages, and equipment for parish events.
• Assist ministries and parish staff with room configurations.
• Ensure meeting rooms are properly prepared and restored.

General Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Identify maintenance concerns before they become larger problems.
• Work cooperatively with parish staff, volunteers, vendors, and contractors.
• Accept deliveries and transport materials as needed.
• Maintain maintenance logs and supply inventories.
• Follow all OSHA and Diocese of Joliet safety policies.
• Be available for occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency calls when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Qualifications · Minimum 2 years of maintenance, custodial, facilities, or related experience preferred · Working knowledge of: o Building maintenance o Plumbing o Electrical systems o Carpentry o Painting o HVAC maintenance o Cleaning equipment and chemicals

• Ability to operate power tools and custodial equipment safely.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work independently.
• Basic computer skills for ordering, emails & organization
• Valid Illinois driver's license preferred

Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical labor.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Safely move tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies. St. Jude Catholic Church