What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Work Help position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Immaculate Conception School (ICOM) is seeking a dependable and hardworking Summer Maintenance Worker to assist with preparing our school building and grounds for the upcoming academic year. This position plays an important role in supporting the mission of our Catholic school by helping ensure that our facilities are clean, organized, safe, and welcoming for students, families, faculty, and staff.
The Summer Maintenance Worker will assist with a variety of custodial, organizational, and maintenance tasks, including classroom setup, deep cleaning, furniture moving, and facility improvement projects. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently while demonstrating a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with moving, arranging, and setting up classroom, office, and school furniture.
- Deep clean classrooms, hallways, offices, restrooms, and common areas in preparation for the new school year.
- Organize storage rooms, supplies, equipment, and educational materials.
- Help prepare classrooms and learning environments for students and teachers.
- Assist with minor maintenance, painting, repairs, and facility improvement projects.
- Support the setup and breakdown of equipment, furnishings, and materials as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
- Follow all school safety procedures and guidelines.
- Demonstrate professionalism and respect when interacting with faculty, staff, parish members, and visitors.
- Support the mission and values of Catholic education.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Facilities Supervisor.
Job Requirements
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Positive attitude and willingness to assist with a variety of projects and responsibilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and volunteers.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for the school community.
- Previous custodial, maintenance, landscaping, or general labor experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and move items weighing 25–50 pounds.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting for extended periods.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions as needed.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan