Head Custodian (FT)

Archdiocese Of Boston W Region; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Divine Mercy Parish in Quincy, MA is hiring a full-time Head Custodian to keep the churches, rectory and grounds clean, safe and welcoming. The role covers daily cleaning, event setup, basic repairs, and monitoring building conditions to support worship and community activities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2–5 years in custodial or facilities work, and a service-oriented mindset with attention to detail. Flexibility for occasional weekends and on-call shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2–5 years of custodial or building operations experience preferred.
• General knowledge of cleaning methods and basic repairs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Prior church or religious facility experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare churches and rooms for services and events.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, rooms, walkways and common areas.
• Perform room set-ups for meetings and events.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues; coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Assist with building security and access control.
• Seasonal grounds care; coordinate snow removal; respond to on-call needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Hospitality mindset

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Head Custodian (FT), Divine Mercy Parish, Quincy, MA

JOB PURPOSE: This position is responsible for the clean, safe, functional, and welcoming environment throughout the Divine Mercy Parish churches (Saint Mary, Sacred Heart & Saint Ann), rectory office and parish grounds. The role supports the daily operations, services, routine maintenance, minor repairs, event setup/breakdown and ongoing monitoring of building and ground conditions. The ideal candidate is proactive, service-oriented and takes pride in maintaining facilities that reflect care, hospitality and stewardship.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare the churches, and other rooms for services and church events including:
  
  
  
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms, meeting spaces, hallways, stairwells, and common areas.
  
  
  • Remove all trash and recycling from first floor rectory and churches
  
  
  • Performing the necessary room set-ups for scheduled meetings/events.
  
  
  • Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and maintain floors and surfaces..
  
  
  • Clean windows, doors, entryways and other high-touch surfaces.
  
  
  • Cleaning walkways, parking lots, and steps
  
  
  • Keeping track of when materials/supplies need to be ordered.
  
  
  • Replenish restrooms and facility supplies (toilet paper, soap, paper towels)
  
  
  • Assisting with building security, including locking and unlocking and maintaining doors.
  
  
  
  


• Perform minor repairs, including but not limited to
  
  
  
  • Basic plumbing repairs
  
  
  • Minor carpentry
  
  
  • Painting and patchwork
  
  
  • Light bulb replacement
  
  
  
  


• Monitor HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems for issues requiring vendor support, reporting concerns to Finance & Operations Manager.


• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors when repairs exceed internal capability


• As needed, manage custodial snow removal schedules and ensure parishes are ready to open as needed.


• Seasonally, mow grounds, rake leaves, cleanup of grounds including Cemetery.


• This position may require occasional weekend/holiday work and Emergency on-call situations as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• 2-5 years of custodial, facilities, maintenance or building operations experience preferred


• General knowledge of cleaning methods, maintenance tools, and minor repair techniques


• Strong attention to detail


• Good communication and teamwork


• Strong customer service and hospitality mindset


• Basic carpentry, plumbing and painting skills


• Prior experience in building maintenance, preferably in a church or similar setting.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling and climbing


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly


• Ability to use ladders safely


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Salary range - $50,000-$65,000 per year

The duties and requirements described above are representative of those encountered during performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.