Location: Warren,PA, USA
St. Joseph Church/SchoolPosition ProfileTitle: Church and School Custodian/Building MaintenanceReports to: Pastor, Business Manager, Principal_____________________________________________________________________________________Objective:To perform building and grounds maintenance which facilitate a clean and safe environment for those who have access to the buildings and grounds at St. Joseph Church and School.Responsibilities:The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:Daily (Monday through Friday)Each morning unlock all exterior doors and interior doors which access the Church, Chapel, and Church offices.Clean school entrance floor, vacuum lobby and vestibules at end of hallsClean bathrooms and bathroom floor near the cafeteriaEmpty garbage in the school office and bathrooms near the cafeteriaClean cafeteria in between lunches and after final lunch periodClear Church and School sidewalks and entrance areas of snow-Winter months(ie: salt, snow blower, shovel)Respond to lighting and plumbing emergenciesCheck the cooling and heating systems to make certain the system is operating correctlyCheck the alarm system to verify the system is working properlyOrder maintenance and cleaning suppliesDeliver mail to Church and School as neededWhen time permits:Dust and mop gymnasium floor (ideally weekly)Clean banquet tables and perform incidental repairs on tablesScrub all floor mats in school and church (summer projects)Coordinate visits with maintenance and service contractors and identify maintenance problems and or concernsClean rectory gutters and periodically check rectory furnace and water tank to ensure both are in good working conditionPerform the necessary set up work with the assistant custodian for School events, provide security during non-school events, and work with the assistant custodian in the cleanup following eventsRepair broken kneelers and kneeler covers in the ChurchAssist in preparing and decorating the Church for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter Services and MassesClean exterior windowsStrip and wax floors (gymnasium, kitchen)Review outside lighting for replacementPerform light electrical and plumbing repairsComplete small painting projectsCoordinate school fire drills with alarm company and 911 center monthlyQualificationsEducation : Minimum High School educationExperience: Five years prior experience in the maintenance especially in the electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and grounds keeping areasCompetenciesAbility to view their work as a ministry to those with whom they have daily contactHonest and trustworthyBasic knowledge in all areas of building upkeepAbility to use snow removal equipmentPhysically able to perform duties as requested and as defined in Section II aboveDemonstrate an awareness of job safety at all timesAbility to work with school parents, children, faculty and others when requiredPhysical Capabilities:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Work includes frequent standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, crawling and climbing. Finger dexterity is required to operate tools and or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and or move more than 50lbs.provided by The Warren Times-Observerrecblid dh648lmwd7xj96wspoczg5ep3a7qev