What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Custodian position at Sisters of St. Joseph?
MISSION STATEMENT: Empowered by God's love, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus, faithful to the vision of one sacred Earth community, we live and work to bring all into union with God and one another.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sisters of St. Joseph are looking for a Facilities Supervisor who is responsible for the supervision of the CSJ Convent. The Supervisor will oversee the CSJ convent facility operations, coordinate day-to-day
maintenance and repairs, discuss major concerns with the Administrator and Facilities
Director, handle moves, and manage housekeeping and custodial personnel, all while
remaining compliant with safety protocols. The key responsibilities are the management of
Housekeeping and Custodians for the daily physical cleanliness of the building for the safety
of the Sisters and property, and for all minor repairs within the Convent. Maintain an
inventory of supplies and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Degree or certification in facilities management, building operations, or a related field preferred
Minimum 5 years of facilities or building management experience
Supervisory experience managing custodial or housekeeping staff
Strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Willingness to be on-call for building emergencies
Strong attendance and punctuality
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Track and manage facility service requests and ensure completion within established timelines
Conduct regular building inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns
Monitor remodeling or repair projects to ensure compliance with safety standards
Supervise housekeeping and custodial staff
Assign daily and weekly work schedules
Approve timesheets and monitor attendance
Provide training and guidance to staff
Oversee and assist when necessary with cleaning Building area
Respond to maintenance requests from Sisters and staff
Coordinate larger repairs with outside vendors
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, paper goods, and repair materials
Purchase replacement supplies and equipment as needed
Make periodic trips to vendors for supplies and equipment
Maintain facility contracts and records
Attend staff meetings and participate in the Safety Committee
Maintain organized storage areas including attic, basement, and supply rooms
Assist with event preparation or facility needs during special events
May be required to work occasional weekends or respond during emergencies
Work Environment
This job operates in both an inside living with assistance environment and an outdoor
environment that is subject to all seasonal environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain,
snow, wind, humidity, etc. This role routinely uses various cleaning and maintenance
equipment Cleaning Tools - cleaning solutions, vacuum, floor buffers, mops, buckets, gloves,
etc.
Maintenance Tools - screw drivers, drills, etc.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use
hands and fingers to handle, grasp, feel or operate objects or tools, and reach with hands and
arms. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move furniture, utilize
tools, bend, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, or otherwise move objects. This position
involves standing, kneeling and bending most of the time. Specific vision abilities required by
this job includes vision acuity to perform activities within arm's reach and to adjust focus.
This position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; tuition reimbursement; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); a 403(b)-retirement plan; and 14 paid holidays plus paid time off. Compensation for this position is based according to market rate and experience level.