Custodian

Archdiocese of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Custodian fulfills the mission by maintaining a neat, clean, safe, and organized environment and assisting staff by ensuring the organization is well maintained for its purpose. The role has decision-making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with organizational policies. The position supports the philosophy and Religious Standards of the Catholic organization and models the teachings of the Catholic Church. It requires maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a work schedule that maximizes availability to staff. The schedule is given as an example of Saturday–Wednesday, 2 p.m.–11 p.m., 40 hours per week, and may change depending on special events. The Custodian cleans and disinfects facilities, replenishes supplies, removes trash, performs scheduled and seasonal cleaning, assists with meeting and event setup and cleanup, and maintains exterior entrances and walkways. The role also includes securing buildings, applying universal precautions, handling emergency cleanups and minor repairs, performing periodic maintenance, monitoring outside contractors, and communicating maintenance and repair issues to the principal. The position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Requirements

Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
Ability to work independently and well with others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Skill in critical thinking and planning.
Required to work some nights and weekends.
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress.
Required to work in standard work conditions.
Required to lift or carry furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger.
Required to perform strenuous walking, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, climbing, twisting, grasping, and reaching overhead.
Required to hear, see, and speak on a daily basis.
Required to work with chemicals and exposure to dust, slippery and uneven walking surfaces, and various climate conditions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience with past custodial work or building maintenance preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support and uphold the philosophy of the Catholic organization and model Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Support and adhere to the Religious Standards, policies, and procedures of the Archdiocese.
Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive matters.
Clean rooms, kitchens, hallways, and carpeted areas daily.
Clean and disinfect bathrooms daily and replenish supplies.
Remove trash from offices and eating areas daily.
Conduct weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning as required.
Assist with setup and cleanup for meetings and special events.
Periodically disinfect door handles, telephones, switch plates, and trash receptacles.
Maintain exterior entrances and walkways.
Apply universal precautions in cleaning practices.
Maintain security of issued keys; secure buildings, turn off lights, and set thermostats.
Demonstrate professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to staff.
Collaborate with others to enhance the work environment.
Conduct emergency cleanups and repairs as needed.
Conduct periodic maintenance activities and minor repairs.
Meet with and monitor the work of outside contractors.
Communicate maintenance and repair issues to the principal.