Custodial & Maintenance Technician

Cristo Rey Richmond High School, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cristo Rey Richmond High School, Inc. is seeking a Daytime Custodian & Light Maintenance Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus during school hours. You will support daily operations, respond to facilities needs, and help with event setups in a faith-based educational environment.

The role requires 1–2 years custodial experience, physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to safety protocols. Pay is $21–$23 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years custodial or facility maintenance experience, preferably in education.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, safety protocols (OSHA/SDS).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks during shift.
• Successful background checks and Safe Environment training prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, restock restrooms, classrooms, offices during school hours.
• Address spills and urgent cleaning requests promptly.
• Handle cafeteria cleanup, trash, and table sanitization between lunches.
• Perform light maintenance tasks: minor carpentry, plumbing, lighting, and touch-up painting.
• Set up furniture and AV equipment for events and assemblies.
• Maintain grounds tasks and assist with safety checks as needed.
• Ensure secure access and reflect faith-based school values in interactions.

Skills

Cleaning safety

Lifting 50 lbs

Hand and power tools

OSHA/SDS knowledge

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Ladders

Job description

Position Summary

The Day Shift Custodian & Light Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in supporting the school’s educational mission by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Working primarily during active school hours, this position ensures immediate facility needs are addressed, performs routine daily upkeep, basic repairs, grounds maintenance, and event setups, all while exemplifying the values and ethos of a Catholic educational community.

Key Responsibilities

Daytime Custodial & Daily Operations

• Perform ongoing cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking of restrooms, classrooms, offices, cafeterias, hallways, and common areas during school hours.
• Respond promptly to unexpected daytime spills, accidents, or urgent cleaning requests from administration and faculty.
• Manage mid-day cafeteria cleaning, trash removal, and table sanitization between lunch periods.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and spot-clean carpets in high-traffic zones as needed.
• Empty interior/exterior trash and recycling receptacles throughout the shift and dispose of waste properly.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning-supply inventory, notifying management when reorders are needed.

Light Maintenance & Handyman Services

• Perform basic, daily maintenance repairs involving minor carpentry, basic plumbing (e.g., clearing simple clogs, replacing faucet washers), and basic electrical work (e.g., replacing lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes, light covers).
• Patch and touch-up paint on interior and exterior walls, doors, and trim.
• Inspect, repair, or adjust student desks, chairs, classroom furniture, door hardware, and window blinds.
• Assist with routine preventative maintenance checks on building systems and emergency safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, emergency exit lighting).

Groundskeeping & Event Support

• Conduct morning perimeter checks to ensure grounds, entrances, and walkways are clean, secure, and free of litter or hazards before students arrive.
• Perform routine seasonal grounds tasks, including basic weeding, trimming, and sweeping entrance walkways.
• Execute morning and daytime seasonal tasks, such as snow and ice removal from walkways and spreading ice melt to ensure safe arrival for students and staff.
• Set up, arrange, and tear down furniture, stages, audio/visual equipment, and athletic or liturgical setups for morning assemblies, daytime school events, and evening parish/school functions.

Safety & Mission Support

• Maintain morning unlocked access protocols and secure exterior doors/gates during the school day according to campus security guidelines.
• Promptly report safety hazards, major facility issues, or necessary professional repairs to management.
• Interact with students, faculty, parents, and visitors in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner that reflects the Christian values and mission of the school community.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of custodial, facility maintenance, or related trades experience, preferably in an educational or institutional setting.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals/equipment, safety protocols (OSHA/SDS), and comfort using general hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly; ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and reach for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Must successfully clear state and federal criminal background checks, child abuse clearances, and complete diocesan Safe Environment / VIRTUS training prior to start date.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, ability to work independently around students and staff during operational hours, and a commitment to supporting a faith-based educational environment.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM