Custodian

St. Helen Catholic Church - Georgetown, Texas

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Catholic Requirement: Yes

Ministerial Character

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the Parish (St. Helen Catholic Church - Georgetown, Texas) which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at St. Helen Catholic Church - Georgetown, Texas help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Job Summary:

The custodian is responsible for providing custodian/ janitorial services for church, office/classroom building, and special event building as well as setting up tables and chairs for special event activities. The job will also include cleaning conference rooms, classrooms and the church between events and servicing trash and restroom needs. The individual may fill in for our existing full-time custodian during vacation and heavy workload situations. The position reports to the Facilities Manager and operates under close supervision with little latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative.

Essential Job Duties:

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Helen Catholic Church in both professional and personal life. Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church. Continuously grow in ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Maintain clean restrooms - replenish all paper products and soap, disinfect all touched surfaces, clean sinks and mirrors. Empty trash, clean floors, and toilets/urinals.
• Maintain offices, workrooms, kitchens, halls, and classrooms by emptying trash cans and replacing trash liners, wiping down workstations, dusting blinds, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and disinfecting doorknobs and light switch covers.
• Maintain church facilities clean to include restrooms, worship spaces, sacristy, and chapel.
• Clean, disinfect, and empty garbage cans in the church, cafeteria, meeting halls, and the grounds of the campus as needed.
• Provide services (event set-up, teardown, and cleanup, restrooms, and unlocking and locking up) for special event building.
• Setup meeting spaces (appropriate tables and chairs) per schedule or request.
• Replace light bulbs, stock paper goods, clean windows, wipe down walls, and dust as needed.
• Provide feedback to Facility Management regarding supplies inventory, light bulb replacement, and maintenance of the campus regarding trash and condition of outside trash containers. Take corrective action as directed. Report any facilities related maintenance issues or emergencies to the Facility Manager such as supplies running low, inoperable lights after changing the bulb, damaged equipment, and safety concerns.
• Work on weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Provide other services as requested.