Maintenance/Custodian - St Michael in Worthington

Catholic Diocese of Columbus; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Diocese of Columbus is seeking a dedicated Maintenance/Custodian to ensure a clean, safe, and well‑maintained environment for St Michael Parish in Worthington, OH. The role focuses on custodial duties with some maintenance, across church, offices, and school facilities.

The position requires weekends (Thu-Mon schedule) and hands-on responsibilities including cleaning, minor repairs, and safety compliance. Prior custodial experience and ability to lift and handle chemicals are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior custodial or janitorial experience in commercial or industrial settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning techniques including floor buffers and custodial equipment.
• Experience handling chemical agents safely according to safety procedures.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and best practices for maintaining clean facilities.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely while lifting heavy objects.
• Experience in facilities maintenance or upkeep roles is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols related to cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks (sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, restroom sanitation).
• Handle floor buffing, polishing, and care using buffers and equipment.
• Conduct light maintenance such as painting and minor repairs.
• Safely handle chemical agents following proper safety procedures.
• Assist with heavy lifting to move furniture, supplies, or equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, offices, restrooms, hallways throughout the day.
• Report issues related to plumbing, electrical systems, or structural concerns promptly.
• Follow safety protocols to prevent accidents during custodial or maintenance activities.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and store properly.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to cleaning/maintenance requests.

Skills

Custodial experience

Cleaning techniques

Chemical handling safety

Sanitation standards

Manual handling safety

Facilities maintenance

Safety protocol adherence

Tools

Floor buffers

Job description

Location: St Michael Parish in Worthington, Ohio

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Maintenance/Custodian to join our team and ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment. This job is more maintenance than cleaning but some cleaning is required. This vital role involves performing a variety of custodial and maintenance duties that support the overall cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our church, offices and school. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive attitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety protocols to keep our spaces welcoming and operational. The schedule for this job is Thursday - Monday. Weekends are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, and restroom sanitation using appropriate cleaning equipment and chemical agents.
• Handle industrial cleaning duties such as floor buffing, polishing, and care using floor buffers and other specialized equipment.
• Conduct light maintenance activities such as painting, minor repairs, and inspecting facilities for safety hazards.
• Safely handle chemical agents following proper chemical handling safety procedures to ensure a healthy environment for all staff and visitors.
• Assist with heavy lifting tasks using safe lifting practices to move furniture, supplies, or equipment as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, offices, restrooms, hallways, and other designated spaces consistently throughout the day.
• Support facilities maintenance by reporting any issues related to plumbing, electrical systems or structural concerns promptly.
• Follow all safety protocols diligently to prevent accidents or injuries during custodial or maintenance activities.
• Use cleaning equipment effectively while adhering to safety standards for operation and storage.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly to requests for cleaning or maintenance assistance from staff or visitors.

Experience:

• Prior custodial or janitorial experience in commercial or industrial settings is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning techniques including the use of floor buffers and other custodial equipment.
• Experience handling chemical agents safely in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and best practices for maintaining clean facilities.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely while lifting heavy objects or performing physical duties regularly required in custodial work.
• Previous experience in facilities maintenance or general upkeep roles is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of safety protocol adherence related to cleaning chemicals and manual handling practices.

Join us in creating a pristine environment where everyone feels safe and comfortable! This position offers an engaging opportunity to contribute directly to the upkeep of our facilities while developing valuable skills in custodial services and maintenance operations.