Housekeeper - St Monica Parish

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; Converse (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers is seeking a part‑time cleaner for the parish office and rectory. The role includes vacuuming, mopping, cleaning surfaces, dusting, laundering linen, and maintaining safe storage of cleaning products.

Schedule includes Mondays and Fridays at the office, and Wednesdays at the rectory, with duties spanning janitorial tasks, laundry, errands, and light upkeep. Requires physical stamina, reading ability and background screening compliance.

Qualifications

• Must read product labels and communicate job needs to guests.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in cleaning including dusting, mopping, sweeping and vacuuming.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall cleanliness and sanitation of the parish office and rectory, bathrooms and common areas.
• Perform weekly collection and laundering of linen and towels and monitor restock of supplies.
• Vacuum and clean carpet/rugs weekly and perform light maintenance on fixtures.
• Dispose of trash and recycle; maintain safe storage of supplies.

Skills

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Cleaning skills

Reading product labels

Guest communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Employment Status

Part‑time

Work Schedule

Includes weekdays; Mondays and Fridays at the office and Wednesdays at the rectory.

Reports To

Pastor

Description

The main function is to perform indoor household cleaning duties to keep the parish office and rectory clean, neat and tidy. The job includes vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, changing and laundering linen, and ensuring safe and sanitary storage of supplies and cleaning products.

• Provide overall cleanliness and sanitation of the parish office and rectory, bathrooms and common areas, including scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, dusting, washing windows and using germicides.
• Perform weekly collection and laundering of linen and towels and monitor/restock toilet paper, paper towels, soaps and other products from the supply closet located at the parish office.
• Vacuum and clean carpet/rugs weekly to include shampoo or stain removal.
• Dispose of trash/recycle from trash cans into outside containers (not responsible for putting containers out for trash pickup).
• Dust and polish furniture, light fixtures and baseboards weekly.
• Clean behind heavy furniture such as dressers, sofas, and beds monthly.
• Clean behind appliances such as dryers, washers, stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators at least annually.
• Dust and clean ceiling and air vents, surface areas and counter surfaces weekly.
• Scrub sinks, basins, bathtubs, showers and toilets in bathrooms.
• Wash dishes and put them away.
• Wash clothes, iron, fold and put them away for both the priest and the parochial vicar.
• Run errands including grocery shopping and picking up dry cleaning.
• Clean glass surfaces, mirror, counters and windows (inside and outside) for both the parish and rectory.
• Keep all rectory spaces neat and tidy, including the garage.
• Clean, maintain, disinfect and store all equipment at the end of the shift.
• Report repairs and replacements needed, when encountered.
• Respond appropriately to resident's special requests.
• Observe and report any potential safety hazards.
• Adhere to safety and hygiene guidelines and OSHA standard.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job‑related needs.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in cleaning including dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum Knowledge And Skills:
  • Laundry and general home organization.
  • Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 25 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, stand and move frequently.
  • Knowledge of proper use and disposal of cleaning products.
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
  • Must be trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening.

Travel Requirements

No travel requirements are needed.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 25 pounds — Constantly (C)
• Reach above shoulder height — Occasionally (O)
• Sitting — Rarely (R)
• Reach below shoulder height — Occasionally (O)
• Walking — Constantly (C)
• Driving — Rarely (R)
• Running — Rarely (R)
• Stooping — Occasionally (O)
• Standing — Constantly (C)
• Pushing — Frequently (F)
• Bending waist (forward or sideways) — Constantly (C)
• Pulling — Frequently (F)
• Balancing — Frequently (F)
• Talking — Frequently (F)
• Squatting — Occasionally (O)
• Hearing — Frequently (F)
• Climbing — Rarely (R)
• Crawling — Rarely (R)
• Repetitive motions — Constantly (C)