Maintenance Custodial Technician
Job Description
Job Description
St. Jude Catholic Church is seeking a dependable, motivated, and service-oriented Maintenance Custodian to help maintain our church, school, and campus. This position plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for parishioners, staff, visitors, and the many ministries that call our parish home.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and possesses the skills necessary to perform both custodial and general maintenance responsibilities.
Essential Responsibilities Custodial Duties
· Clean and sanitize the church, offices, school, meeting rooms, restrooms, and common areas.
· Vacuum, mop, dust, disinfect, and maintain floors and furnishings.
· Empty trash and recycling containers.
· Restock restroom and janitorial supplies.
· Maintain the cleanliness of entrances and gathering spaces.
· Ensure facilities are presentable before and after parish events.
Building & Grounds Maintenance
· Perform preventative maintenance throughout the campus.
· Complete basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and fixture repairs.
· Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, filters, batteries, and other building components.
· Perform routine inspections and report issues requiring outside contractors.
· Maintain maintenance equipment and tools.
· Outdoor cleanup (grass, weeds, leaves, snow etc.) could be required.
Event & Facility Support
· Set up and take down tables, chairs, stages, and equipment for parish events.
· Assist ministries and parish staff with room configurations.
· Ensure meeting rooms are properly prepared and restored.
General Responsibilities
· Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
· Identify maintenance concerns before they become larger problems.
· Work cooperatively with parish staff, volunteers, vendors, and contractors.
· Accept deliveries and transport materials as needed.
· Maintain maintenance logs and supply inventories.
· Follow all OSHA and Diocese of Joliet safety policies.
· Be available for occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency calls when needed.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualifications
· Minimum 2 years of maintenance, custodial, facilities, or related experience preferred
· Working knowledge of:
o Building maintenance
o Plumbing
o Electrical systems
o Carpentry
o Painting
o HVAC maintenance
o Cleaning equipment and chemicals
· Ability to operate power tools and custodial equipment safely.
· Strong organizational and communication skills.
· Ability to prioritize work independently.
· Basic computer skills for ordering, emails & organization
· Valid Illinois driver's license preferred
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
· Lift up to 50 pounds.
· Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical labor.
· Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
· Safely move tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies.
