Maintenance Custodial Technician

St. Jude Catholic Church is seeking a dependable, motivated, and service-oriented Maintenance Custodian to help maintain our church, school, and campus. This position plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for parishioners, staff, visitors, and the many ministries that call our parish home.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and possesses the skills necessary to perform both custodial and general maintenance responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities Custodial Duties

·         Clean and sanitize the church, offices, school, meeting rooms, restrooms, and common areas.

·         Vacuum, mop, dust, disinfect, and maintain floors and furnishings.

·         Empty trash and recycling containers.

·         Restock restroom and janitorial supplies.

·         Maintain the cleanliness of entrances and gathering spaces.

·         Ensure facilities are presentable before and after parish events.

Building & Grounds Maintenance

·         Perform preventative maintenance throughout the campus.

·         Complete basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and fixture repairs.

·         Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, filters, batteries, and other building components.

·         Perform routine inspections and report issues requiring outside contractors.

·         Maintain maintenance equipment and tools.

·         Outdoor cleanup (grass, weeds, leaves, snow etc.)  could be required.

Event & Facility Support

·         Set up and take down tables, chairs, stages, and equipment for parish events.

·         Assist ministries and parish staff with room configurations.

·         Ensure meeting rooms are properly prepared and restored.

General Responsibilities

·         Respond promptly to maintenance requests.

·         Identify maintenance concerns before they become larger problems.

·         Work cooperatively with parish staff, volunteers, vendors, and contractors.

·         Accept deliveries and transport materials as needed.

·         Maintain maintenance logs and supply inventories.

·         Follow all OSHA and Diocese of Joliet safety policies.

·         Be available for occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency calls when needed.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

·         Minimum 2 years of maintenance, custodial, facilities, or related experience preferred

·         Working knowledge of:

o    Building maintenance

o    Plumbing

o    Electrical systems

o    Carpentry

o    Painting

o    HVAC maintenance

o    Cleaning equipment and chemicals

·         Ability to operate power tools and custodial equipment safely.

·         Strong organizational and communication skills.

·         Ability to prioritize work independently.

·         Basic computer skills for ordering, emails & organization

·         Valid Illinois driver's license preferred

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

·         Lift up to 50 pounds.

·         Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical labor.

·         Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

·         Safely move tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies.