Facilities Caretaker (custodian)

Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls is seeking a Facility Caretaker to support daily housekeeping and maintenance for RMS/RHS facilities. The role involves proactive, service-oriented cleaning of restrooms, floors, and common areas, with attention to safety and building operations.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, event setup, and follow-through on safety guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus physical and mental capabilities for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Essential physical and mental capabilities required.
• Interpersonal, memory, attention to detail, and following directions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and compute as needed for housekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices.
• Clean, dust, wipe furniture, sweep/mop/vacuum floors, empty trash, refill dispensers.
• Replace light bulbs; assist with setup/teardown for meetings and events.
• Strip, clean and finish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Operate cleaning equipment (buffers, scrubbers, extractors, vacuums) safely.
• Attend safety meetings; participate in inventory control and security.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Memory

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Comprehension

Mathematics

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Evaluating

Organizing

Innovation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Term: Full time

Reports To: Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Education Level: High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications: Have essential physical abilities as well as mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing and innovation.

MAJOR FUNCTION/PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

In consultation with the RMS/RHS building principal, the Director of Facilities and Maintenance provides direction to the RMS/RHS Facilities Caretaker for daily housekeeping and maintenance services in the facility. As stewards of our resources, the RMS/RHS Facilities Caretaker is expected to be proactive, self-motivated, service-orientated to internal and external constituents and mindful of the overall cleanliness and safety of the facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.

2. Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets

and trash containers; refill restroom dispensers.

1. Replace light bulbs, as needed

2. Assist with the setup and teardown of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences.

3. Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors; vacuum

and shampoo carpets.

1. Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers,

extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and

squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture,

etc.

1. Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.

2. Game day clean-up at RMS/RHS.

3. Lock and unlock RMS/RHS: secure building when facilities are not in use, checking for unlocked doors and windows; report any unauthorized occupants; turn off lights.

4. Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.

5. Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks

and in areas near the building using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.

1. Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.

2. Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and

dust mops.

1. Attend to emergencies, when necessary.

2. Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.

3. Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid,

and working relationships.

1. Assist in the instruction and supervision of student work-study.

2. Assist with inventory control and security.

3. Safely and efficiently operate all vehicles and other job-related equipment.

4. Support and enforce all policies, ACSS and governmental such as OSHA rules, health and safety regulations and guidelines, etc.

5. Enforce and support policies established by the ACSS Board of Education and Administration.

6. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, positive attitude, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing and innovation.