Description

The Custodian maintains building by providing custodial services within the established procedures and policies of the parish.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleaning and disinfecting using approved solvents and appropriate tools.
• Maintains floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing floors, vacuuming, and cleaning carpeting.
• Gathers and empties trash and trash bins.
• Services, cleans and resupplies restrooms. 
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Cleans windows, glass partitions and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges and squeegees.
• Dusts furniture, walls, machines and equipment.
• Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Notifies managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment needed for cleaning.
• Maintains “customer” confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Continually monitors timeliness to achieve timely completion of all jobs.
• Performs other duties as requested and needed.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess necessary janitorial skills, the ability to perform outlined task with minimum supervision, be self-motivated and have some general knowledge of janitorial supplies and their applications.
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters. Must successfully pass Diocesan background screening and Safe Environment Training.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to communicate in both oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships, demonstrates sensitivity, and respect a diverse population.
• Ability to properly schedule, prioritizes, and completes tasks within allocated time.
• Requires knowledge of the proper use and disposal of hazardous materials, safe handling techniques, and use of proper safety equipment as outlined by OSHA.

Reasoning Ability:

• Individual must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• They are as follows: Balancing, carrying, climbing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, sitting, standing, reaching, crawling, stooping, bending, and walking. 
• The employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and climb step-stools or ladders.