[Name of Parish]
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Custodian
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Department/Location: [Name of Parish/Location]
Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, Parish Administrator, Business Manager, School Principal or other
assigned manager, is responsible for providing janitorial services including light maintenance in a parish, school or other
facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Support the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission
 Develop a cleaning schedule to assure the Church or school is clean and maintained in an orderly fashion
 Perform general custodial duties to include cleaning and light maintenance of the parish or school facilities
 Assist grounds keeper on an “as needed” basis to keep and maintain the yard appearance
 Perform scheduled monthly, semi-annual, or annual janitorial duties, ie, floor waxing, painting, window washing,
carpet cleaning, etc. as directed and in accordance with the parish custodial and maintenance schedule
 Provide set-up and cleaning of facilities for all activities and events as directed
 Maintain a supply of cleaning supplies and equipment; properly account for materials and equipment
 Maintain security of buildings, equipment, and tools
 Comply with safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment
 Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity; normal mental and visual ability; ability to
lift a minimum of 45 lbs. as required in a normal custodial and maintenance environment
Required Activities: Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and climbing
ladders
Basic Qualifications:
 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, parishioners 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
 Proficiency in computer technology
 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 grounds keeping, custodial work and
general maintenance to include basic knowledge of irrigation systems.
 Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history check
 Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license
Education and Experience:
 High school graduate or equivalent education
 1 years’ experience in a commercial or private maintenance, custodial, or similar position
Other/Preferred Skills:
 Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
May 2014