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.