Custodian

St. Matthew Church-San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement

401(a) Pension Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Paid Holidays

Job summary

St. Matthew Church-San Antonio is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain a neat, clean, and safe church environment. The role supports church activities, cleans facilities daily, and assists with event setup and cleanup.

The position requires adherence to Catholic practices, reliability, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed. Benefits include health, retirement plans, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Custodial or building maintenance experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a neat, clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Assist staff by ensuring organization is well maintained.
• Clean rooms, kitchens, hallways, and bathrooms daily.
• Disinfect bathrooms and replenish supplies.
• Remove trash from offices and eating areas daily.
• Set up and clean up for meetings and special events.
• Coordinate with outside contractors as needed.
• Maintain security of the building and related systems.

Skills

Knowledge of Catholic Church teachings

Independent work

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Custodial/building maintenance experience (preferred)

Job description

Description

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: ex: Saturday-Wednesday, 2pm-11pm / 40 hours per week, may change depending on special events

Reports to: Facilities Manager

*Full-Time Benefits may include:

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days
• 403b Retirement
• 401 (a) Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

*Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Summary

The Custodian fulfills the mission by maintaining a neat, clean, safe, and organized environment. The Custodian assists the staff by ensuring that organization is well maintained for its purpose. The Custodian has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with organizational policies.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic organization
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards, policies and procedures of the Archdiocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive matters
• Cleans rooms, kitchens, hallways, and carpeted areas daily
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms daily and replenishes supplies
• Removes trash from offices and eating areas on a daily basis
• Conducts weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning as required
• Assists with the set up and clean-up for meetings and special events
• Periodically disinfects door handles, telephones, switch plates, and trash receptacles
• Maintains exterior entrances and walkways
• Applies universal precautions in cleaning practices
• Maintains the security of issued keys, secures buildings, turns off lights, sets thermostats
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the staff

Other Job Functions

• Collaborates with others to enhance the work environment
• Conducts emergency clean ups and repairs as needed
• Conducts periodic maintenance activities and minor repairs
• Meets with and monitors work of outside contractors
• Communicates maintenance and repair issues to the principal

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Skill in critical thinking and planning

Working Conditions

• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard work conditions

Mental/Physical Demands

• Required to lift or carry furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
• Required to perform strenuous walking, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, climbing, twisting, grasping, and reaching overhead
• Required to hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• Required to work with chemicals, exposure to dust, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces
• Required to work in various climate conditions

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
2. Experience with past custodial work or building maintenance preferred but not required

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.