Custodian/Maintenance

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

Job Summary

The Custodian / Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the custodial care, cleanliness, and general upkeep of parish buildings and grounds. This position helps ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for parishioners, staff, visitors, and community members through routine cleaning, maintenance, and groundskeeping activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of parish facilities, including offices, meeting spaces, classrooms, and common areas.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
• Perform routine custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and wall and window cleaning.
• Wax and maintain floors as needed to preserve facility appearance and safety.
• Conduct basic building maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, air filters, and other minor repairs within the scope of the position.
• Assist with grounds maintenance by raking leaves, removing debris, and maintaining outdoor areas.
• Monitor facilities and grounds for maintenance needs, safety concerns, and cleanliness issues, reporting items requiring repair or attention.
• Support parish events and activities by assisting with facility setup, cleanup, and general preparation as needed.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Previous custodial, maintenance, or facilities experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, standing, walking, and working indoors and outdoors.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning methods, equipment, and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Dependable, organized, and committed to providing excellent service in support of the parish mission.

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 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, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.