Part Time Weekends - Janitorial Cleaning

Weekend Custodian - St. Paul the Apostle - Gurnee - Vic. I
Job Category: Parish Requisition Number: WEEKE003056
Posted: October 22, 2025
Part-Time
On-site
Gurnee, IL 600314752, USA
Job Details
Description
The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.
The Weekend Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the church facilities. This includes cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, vacuuming and mopping floors, dusting and wiping surfaces, and ensuring that all areas are presentable and ready for use. The Weekend Custodian also assists with setting up and taking down equipment for events and activities held in the church during the weekend. The Church Custodian will work primarily indoors but may be required to work outdoors for special events and activities. The position requires working in areas with cleaning solutions and may require handling potentially hazardous materials.
Requirements/Responsibilities:

Clean and sanitize restrooms
Vacuum and mop floors
Dust and wipe surfaces
Empty trash and recycling bins
Ensure that all areas are presentable and ready for use
Assist with setting up and taking down equipment for events and activities
Report any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate person
Perform other duties as assigned
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, for extended periods of time, and perform repetitive motions
The position may require bending, stooping, and reaching
Strong attention to detail
Good communication skills
Ability to lift and move tables and chairs
Ability to work weekends (Saturdays 4-7pm, Sundays 7am-2pm)
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
This position has an hourly salary range of $17.00 - $27.00. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
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