Custodian

Diocese of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Tucson is seeking a part-time Custodian to perform janitorial services and light maintenance at St. Francis de Sales Parish. The ideal candidate will support the Church's spiritual mission and adhere to Catholic morals, maintaining cleanliness and providing a safe environment. Responsibilities include general cleaning tasks, supply management, and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and be self-starters who can work collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Must be in full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties including cleaning and maintenance.
• Support the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Develop a cleaning schedule for church and school facilities.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Knowledge in handling janitorial equipment

Strong commitment to Catholic principles

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Janitorial equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

There are jobs - and then there is a calling. At the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, we understand the desire for something more. We believe that calling comes from God and manifests as our desire to do His will on earth and in our community. If you have been looking for something more, a mission or purpose, perhaps God is calling you to work for the Catholic Church.

Our mission is simple: get to Heaven and bring as many people along as possible.

We each have different God-given talents and strengths. What better way to glorify God than to use those gifts in supporting His Church? We are ministers, educators, creators, and servant leaders. It takes many types of people to accomplish the work of the Diocese of Tucson.

We employ over 1,500 individuals in the nine counties of Southern Arizona, in service of 400,000 Catholics and counting.

Join us in serving the diverse and dynamic people of the Diocese of Tucson on their own journeys towards Heaven.

Note

All employees and volunteers, regardless of position, are required to undergo high-level security clearance and safe-environment training to ensure the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.

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Position

Custodian

Location

St Francis de Sales Parish - Tucson, AZ

Job Id

2965

# of Openings

1

Job Title

Custodian - Part time

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade

20

Department/Location

St. Francis de Sales Parish / Tucson

Primary Function

Under the direction of the Pastor or other assigned manager is responsible for performing janitorial services and light maintenance in a parish. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Develop a cleaning schedule to assure the Church or school is clean and maintained in an orderly fashion.
• Perform general custodial duties to include cleaning and light maintenance of the parish or school facilities.
• Assist grounds person on an “as needed” basis.
• Perform scheduled monthly, semi-annual, or annual janitorial duties, i.e., floor waxing, painting, window washing, carpet cleaning, etc. as directed and in accordance with the parish maintenance schedule.
• Provide set-up and cleaning of facilities for all activities as directed.
• Maintain a supply of cleaning supplies and equipment, properly account for materials and equipment.
• Maintain security of buildings, equipment, and tools.
• Comply with safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Requires coordination and manual dexterity; normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal maintenance environment.

Required Activities

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and climbing ladders.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; must be in full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public.
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Working familiarity with computer technology.
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Be able to read directions and label safety warnings. Must be safety conscious.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in handling janitorial equipment and maintenance tools.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• 1 year’s experience in a commercial or private maintenance, janitorial or similar position.

Other/Preferred Skills

Covenants of Employment

St. Francis de Sales Parish is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish/Church/School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.