Parish Custodian

Position Overview:
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church is seeking a part time Custodian who will be responsible for custodial services and basic repairs of the Church, Hall, Rectory and its property to ensure a clean, safe and attractive environment for all.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for holding a copy of parish keys.
• Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of the parish building and its surroundings, including parish hall, rectory, parking lot, grounds/gardens, etc.
• Maintain an inventory of all cleaning supplies.
• Ensure proper tools and equipment are in working order and available for use.
• Regularly inspect the parish facilities to assess the maintenance and cleaning requirements and reports all findings to the parish manager.
• Recommend to the parish manager the ordering of supplies, and the repair or replacement of equipment and fixtures.

· Maintain floors and carpets (e.g., sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming) throughout the church, including under the pews, washrooms, meeting rooms, kitchen, and Parish Hall)

• Keep the Hall, kitchen, sacristy, and appliances clean on a regular basis.
• Restock all disposables (e.g. soap, toilet paper, paper towel, etc.)
• Set up and arrange Church Hall and meeting rooms for events and meetings as requested.
• Maintenance and repair of church equipment/tools, and the replacement of electrical/building parts as needed.
• Responsible for the maintenance needs of the church complex and its surrounding property.
• Dispose of garbage from church, hall and office and dispose it in appropriate garbage bins outside.
• Clean, service and sanitize washrooms and kitchen areas.
• Wash windows, glass doors, mirrors and fixtures using both step and extension ladder as needed.
• Maintain adequate inventories of church wares, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and lighting (e.g., soap, toilet papers, paper towels, etc.)
• Coordinating with office staff to maintain inventory, and order supplies and equipment.
• Remove debris and inappropriate articles found within the building facility, entrances to the church, within property perimeters, parking lot, and lawns.
• Ensure all entrances and walkways to the church are free of snow and ice as required to support Mass schedules where not covered by a separate contractor.
• Assisting contractors, parish groups and third-party companies requiring access to the parish properties, and Walkabout inside and outside church grounds to check for safety hazards such as lighting, steps, handrails in good condition, no slip/trip hazards, litter, etc.
• Shovel snow, remove ice, and salt the walkways in the winter to ensure safe accessibility to facilities (what not contracted out)
• Notify the parish manager in case of any damages or repairs that may be required in the church property.
• Maintain outdoor areas of church and rectory including picking up litter, sweeping and gardening and landscaping duties.
• Assist with set up for special liturgical seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter etc.
• Perform routine checks, general maintenance (e.g., painting, lighting, etc.,) and simple repairs (e.g., pews, kneelers, doors, minor leaks, lighting fixtures, etc.)
• Ensure the upkeep of the church HVAC, Security Alarm, and Fire Safety Systems
• Observe appearance and condition of premises and equipment; report anticipated and preventative repair situations, safety hazards, security issues, or conditions that require the services of licensed tradesmen or contractors, to the Pastor. Co-ordinates with property and maintenance companies and trades people as required.
• Respond to emergency calls/maintenance requests as required.

General Requirements:

• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Some knowledge of building safety requirements.
• Prior maintenance and custodial services are a strong asset.
• Availability to work on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours of work are based on flex hours as dictated by clean up requirements based on functions and activities going on.
• Proficiency with small hand tools and ability to operate machinery.
• Ability to work on both weekdays and weekends and offer flexible hours, as required.
• Physical ability to do work involving walking, bending, reaching for extended periods of time; and lifting up to 65 lbs.
• Minor repair skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and capacity to work cooperatively with staff, clergy and volunteers of the church, parishioners, related organizations and external contractors.
• Ability to assess immediate maintenance and custodial needs and to prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of the safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church, its tenets and culture, and respect for its leadership and parish clergy.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• A criminal background check will be required of the successful applicant.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $18.50-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
• janitorial: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Toronto, ON (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Toronto, ON: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person