Custodian/Driver

Caritas Gala; Paterson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking a dedicated Custodian to perform custodial, maintenance, and delivery tasks around the facility. Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, and responding to service calls to ensure safe operations.

The role requires physical labor, a valid driver's license, and flexibility to cover events and weekends. Hours are Monday–Friday, with opportunities for additional shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year custodial/maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Weekend and event coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and delivers documents and items between sites as required.
• Follow a daily/weekly cleaning schedule for floors, offices, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas.
• Respond to emergencies and support maintenance needs.
• Safely operate vehicles and cleaning/maintenance equipment.
• Dispose of garbage and recycling per guidelines.
• Perform preventative maintenance and report major repairs.
• Report major breakage or loss of equipment or supplies.
• Inspect facilities to ensure adequate supplies and secure equipment.
• Store chemicals safely and securely.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and moving furniture/equipment as needed.
• Lock/unlock facilities and ensure security when not in use.
• Support Catholic Charities operations as needed.
• Be capable of floor waxing and refinishing.
• Be able to perform minor plumbing and electrical tasks.

Skills

Custodial experience

Driver's license

Independent work

Equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Custodian performs custodial, maintenance and delivery services in and around the facility, troubleshoots, performs minor repairs and responds to emergency calls for service, implements setup and take down for a wide variety of meetings, works closely with employees and the public to meet the custodial needs of the organization, and resolves problems to ensure efficient and safe operations.

HOURS:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-1:00pm

PAY:

$18.00/Hr

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Picks-up and delivers items such as documents, packages, run errands, etc. as required between the Diocese of Paterson, the various Catholic Family & Community Services sites and other locations.
2. Follows a daily/weekly detailed schedule of cleaning the floors, offices, bathrooms, kitchen and coffee.
3. Attends to emergencies when necessary.
4. Safely operates all vehicles and other job related equipment.
5. Disposes of garbage/rubbish/recycling.
6. Performs preventative maintenance in and around the facility. Fixes and repairs minor damages and reports any problems that require professional assistance.
7. Reports any major breakage or loss or shortage of equipment and supplies.
8. Does frequent inspections of facility, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon. Ensures that there are adequate supplies.
9. Ensures that equipment and tools used in cleaning/repairing are secure and in good condition.
10. Stores detergent and other toxic substances in a secure place.
11. Unloads deliveries when required and moves furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an as needed basis.
12. Locks and unlocks assigned facilities when not in use checking for unlocked doors and window, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights etc.
13. Responsible for other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the effective and efficient operation of Catholic Charities.
14. Must be able to wax and refinishing floor.
15. Must be able to fix minor plumbing and electrical.

ABILITY TO:

Operate manual and power equipment; perform physical labor; understand and carry out verbal and written directions; maintain cooperative working relationships demonstrate sensitive to and respect for a diverse population.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods of maintaining, cleaning and preserving a variety of surfaces; proper use of a wide range of chemicals according to regulations; and handling and disposing of materials and trash with care.

Requirements

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. One year of custodial and maintenance experience.
3. Must have valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
4. Ability to work independently and in an orderly manner with minimal supervision.
5. Must be able to work weekends when needed, and all special events.