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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
2400 Mayport Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32233
Maintenance Technician / Custodian
Reports to: Pastor
Full Time
FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt
Position Summary
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is seeking a dependable and motivated Maintenance Technician / Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-functioning parish campus and rectory. The position is responsible for the daily cleaning, upkeep, maintenance, and general care of all parish buildings and grounds. The schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours to support events and special liturgical celebrations. The ideal candidate will take pride in preserving the appearance and functionality of the church property while supporting the mission and ministries of the parish.
The Maintenance Technician / Custodian performs routine cleaning, assists with parish event setup and breakdown, monitors building systems, performs minor repairs, coordinates with outside vendors when necessary, and helps ensure that all parish facilities and the rectory remain in excellent condition for parishioners, guests, staff, and ministry groups.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Facility Cleaning & Custodial Care of Parish
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of leadership, vendors, employees, and the general public. Must have average computer skills, including aptitude with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees will follow OSHA guidelines and immediately report any work-related injury.
Employees are exposed to noise levels that are generally moderate; the office area is quiet, and some areas of the facilities or construction sites are loud.
2400 Mayport Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32233
Maintenance Technician / Custodian
Reports to: Pastor
Full Time
FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt
Position Summary
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is seeking a dependable and motivated Maintenance Technician / Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-functioning parish campus and rectory. The position is responsible for the daily cleaning, upkeep, maintenance, and general care of all parish buildings and grounds. The schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours to support events and special liturgical celebrations. The ideal candidate will take pride in preserving the appearance and functionality of the church property while supporting the mission and ministries of the parish.
The Maintenance Technician / Custodian performs routine cleaning, assists with parish event setup and breakdown, monitors building systems, performs minor repairs, coordinates with outside vendors when necessary, and helps ensure that all parish facilities and the rectory remain in excellent condition for parishioners, guests, staff, and ministry groups.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Facility Cleaning & Custodial Care of Parish
- Clean and maintain the church, parish hall, offices, classrooms, restrooms, and other parish facilities daily.
- Ensure all parish buildings and grounds are clean, orderly, safe, and welcoming.
- Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, sanitize, and remove trash as needed.
- Monitor and restock cleaning supplies, paper products, soap, and other consumable items.
- Assist in maintaining the overall appearance of the parish campus and surrounding grounds.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on parish/rectory buildings, equipment, and property.
- Troubleshoot and assist with repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, mechanical systems, and other building-related issues within the skill level of the position.
- Identify maintenance concerns proactively and report recommendations for repairs or outsourced services when needed.
- Conduct regular inspections of parish facilities, grounds, and rectory to help prevent costly repairs and maintain safe conditions.
- Assist with maintaining an inventory of equipment, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Help ensure all equipment receives appropriate scheduled maintenance and service.
- Set up and break down tables, chairs, and equipment for parish liturgies, meetings, events, and special activities.
- Support parish staff and ministries with facility-related needs during parish functions.
- Maintain positive working relationships with outside contractors and facility service vendors.
- Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests from parish staff and ministry leaders.
- Follow all safety procedures and take appropriate precautions while performing cleaning, maintenance, or repair work.
- Help ensure parish facilities remain secure and in compliance with safety standards.
- General knowledge of custodial work, facility maintenance, and basic building systems.
- Prior maintenance or custodial experience preferred.
- Ability to use cleaning equipment, hand tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing parish needs.
- Ability to perform physical work including lifting (50 lbs), bending, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods.
- Dependable, professional, and service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality.
- Occasional evening or weekend hours will be required to support parish events and special liturgical celebrations.
- Support the mission, values, and teachings of the Catholic Church and to contribute to a welcoming and faith-filled parish environment at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
- Must successfully pass the required criminal background check prior to employment and every five years.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of leadership, vendors, employees, and the general public. Must have average computer skills, including aptitude with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees will follow OSHA guidelines and immediately report any work-related injury.
Employees are exposed to noise levels that are generally moderate; the office area is quiet, and some areas of the facilities or construction sites are loud.