Church & School Facilities Custodian

Dcgary; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Diocese of Gary is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform cleaning and light maintenance for parish and school buildings and grounds in Michigan City, IN. The role covers janitorial duties, landscaping, minor repairs, and setup for events, with on-call availability and adherence to safety practices.

The successful candidate will lift up to 50 pounds, work with cleaning chemicals safely, and participate in routine inventory and procurement of supplies while supporting parish

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with minor repairs and cleaning plans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• On-call availability for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain church and parish buildings: cleaning, mopping, bathrooms, windows.
• Maintain grounds: mowing, snow removal, salting, weeding, pruning.
• Perform light carpentry and minor repairs to facilities.
• Set up chairs and tables, move equipment as requested.
• Collect and dispose of trash; observe safety procedures with chemicals.
• Potential member of Safety/Building and Grounds committees.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and assist with orders.
• Adhere to confidentiality and professional demeanor.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Cleaning plan

Grounds maintenance

Lift 50 pounds

Confidentiality

On-call

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Catholic Diocese of Gary is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform cleaning and light maintenance for parish and school buildings and grounds in Michigan City, IN. The role covers janitorial duties, landscaping, minor repairs, and setup for events, with on-call availability and adherence to safety practices.

The successful candidate will lift up to 50 pounds, work with cleaning chemicals safely, and participate in routine inventory and procurement of supplies while supporting parish