Parish Facilities Custodian & Groundskeeper

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, is hiring a full-time Maintenance Custodian at St. Jane Frances De Chantal Parish. The role includes performing preventive maintenance and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities involve routine cleaning, general maintenance tasks, and responding to service requests. Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and fulfill Archdiocesan Child Protection Policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform minor repairs with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift 40–50 lbs and perform various physical tasks.
• Must pass background check for Archdiocesan Child Protection Policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and general maintenance.
• Identify areas needing repair and complete minor repairs.
• Conduct grounds maintenance including landscaping and snow removal.
• Check in with Facilities Manager at end of shifts.

Skills

Light-duty electrical skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing skills

Painting skills

Detail-oriented

Positive attitude

Job description

St. Jane Frances De Chantal Parish is hiring a Maintenance Custodian.

This is a full time role and will report to the Pastor.

The Maintenance Custodian supports the daily operations of the parish and school by performing preventive maintenance, responding to service requests, and ensuring a clean, safe, and orderly environment. This role includes both indoor and outdoor duties in all weather conditions. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with flexibility based on building needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

The responsibilities below outline the primary scope of the role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

• Use approved internal communication methods (e.g., cell phone) at the start of each shift to ensure efficient operations. Respond promptly to prioritized or escalated requests from the Facilities Manager.
• Perform routine cleaning and general maintenance throughout the facilities, including cafeteria, elevator, gymnasium, classrooms, hallways, stairwells, offices, and other areas. Tasks include sweeping, mopping, buffing, burnishing, stripping and waxing floors, carpet cleaning, trash collection, and cleaning windows and walls.
• Maintain and clean restrooms; report leaks, non‑working sinks, toilets, or urinals to the Facilities Manager.
• Identify areas or equipment needing repair; report supply needs; complete minor repairs as assigned.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including landscaping, lawn mowing, leaf removal, and snow/ice removal using shovels, snow blowers, and ice‑melt products.
• Complete basic painting and touch‑ups as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized mechanical rooms.
• Follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures; work in a self‑directed and responsible manner.
• Check in with the Facilities Manager at the end of each shift to review completed tasks and building conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor and/or Facilities Manager.
  
  

Skills & Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform light‑duty electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, plastering, drywall, and carpentry repairs with minimal supervision.
• Ability to kneel, crawl, lie down, climb ladders, and lift 40–50 lbs.
• Reliable, respectful, positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, good listener, and detail‑oriented.
• Must fulfill requirements of Archdiocesan Child Protection Policy, including passing a background check.
  
  

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