Custodian (full-time)

Archdiocese of Detroit; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Full benefits package

Job summary

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (OLGC) is seeking a full-time custodian for the school campus in Plymouth, MI, working Monday–Friday 3 PM–11 PM. The role supports the parish and school by cleaning facilities, setting up for events, and maintaining safety and cleanliness for worship and formation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, custodial experience preferred, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, a valid Michigan driver’s license, background check, and completion or proof

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior custodial experience preferred.
• General knowledge of janitorial supplies and their application.
• Ability to work with computer-aided facility management software (training will be provided).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a criminal background check; attend or provide proof of Protecting God’s Children workshop.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of buildings and grounds per specifications, including disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, emptying garbage, and cleaning of furniture and fixtures.
• Performs setups for meetings and events.
• Maintain security of parish and school buildings and grounds.
• Participate in summer and holiday break cleaning projects including detail cleaning, stripping/waxing floors, and moving furniture.
• Maintain custodial equipment and storage areas in an orderly manner.
• Occasional snow shoveling and salting of entrances and sidewalks.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Custodial experience

Physical stamina

Computer skills

Driver's license

Background check

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (OLGC) is a parish on a mission. Our vision is “To offer every person in our community a life-changing encounter with Jesus.” One of the key ways we will succeed in achieving this vision is by building, maintaining, and enhancing our facilities. The Custodial Team’s function is to support the vision of our parish & school by providing care to our built environment making our “City on the Hill” a delight for all the senses so that all can carry out the work of the Lord without distraction in a safe, comfortable, and beautiful setting for worship and formation.

The successful candidates will be passionate about OLGC’s vision and thrive in a team environment. They will be enthusiastic, hard-working, joyful self-starters with a servant’s heart.

This immediate opening is a full-time position at our school campus, Monday-Friday 3 PM- 11 PM. Schedule may vary by season.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of buildings and grounds per specifications, including but not limited to disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, cleaning restrooms, emptying garbage, and cleaning of furniture and fixtures.
• Performs setups for meetings and events
• Maintain security of parish and school buildings and grounds
• Participate in summer and holiday break cleaning projects including detail cleaning, stripping/waxing floors, and moving furniture
• Maintain custodial equipment and storage areas in an orderly manner
• Occasional snow shoveling and salting of entrances and sidewalks
• Other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills & Experience

• High school diploma/GED preferred;
• Prior custodial experience preferred;
• General knowledge of janitorial supplies and their application;
• Ability to work with computer-aided facility management software (training will be provided);
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation;
• Must pass a criminal background check; and
• Attend or provide proof of past attendance at a Protecting God’s Children workshop.

Critical Qualities

• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a deep love for His Church;
• Winsome, outgoing personality;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Humble, with a genuine openness to constructive criticism;
• Joyful, authentic, charitable and courageous;
• Thrives in team environments;
• Self-starter with strong initiative;
• Incessant tinkerer, constantly driving towards better outcomes;
• Highly responsive and dependable; and

Details:

• The Custodian position:
  • Is based in Plymouth, MI;
  • Reports to the School Facilities & Operations Manager
  • Offers a competitive wage and full benefits package including paid time off