School and Church Custodian

Diocese of Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (single coverage)

Vacation

Sick leave

Vision and dental

Job summary

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Community is seeking a dependable night custodian to clean and maintain the parish and school facilities during evening hours.

The role requires working approximately 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with occasional weekend coverage and a pay range of $16.50–$18.00 per hour based on experience. The custodian will follow schedules, perform deep-cleaning tasks, and ensure safe, welcoming spaces for students, staff, families, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Dependable and consistently present for scheduled shifts.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Professional and respectful communication with parishioners, staff, and families.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation.
• Practicing Catholic is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Vacuuming carpets and floors.
• Sweeping and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms.
• Dusting surfaces and cleaning touchpoints.
• Emptying trash and recycling.
• Cleaning classrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Restocking cleaning supplies.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns to facilities director.
• Perform seasonal and periodic deep-cleaning tasks.

Skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Hardworking

Team player

Professional communication

18+ years old

Reliable transportation

Catholic preferred

Job description

Position: Full-time, evening/night FLSA Status: Non-exempt Schedule: Approximately 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Occasional weekend/event coverage may be requiredPay: $16.50–$18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

About the Position

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Community is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented night custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our parish, school, students, staff, families, and visitors.

The night custodian is an important part of our facilities team and is responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas of the parish and school campus during the evening hours.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Dependable and consistently present for scheduled shifts.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Hardworking and takes pride in their work.
• A positive and respectful team member.
• Able to follow established cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Comfortable working around children, families, parishioners, and staff.
• Able to communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Able to respond appropriately when an unexpected cleaning or facility need arises.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to provide reliable transportation to and from work.
• Practicing Catholic is desired but not required.

Due to diocese requirements for employees working in a school, individuals with theft, violence, or drug-related offenses will not qualify for employment.

Core Responsibilities

The night custodian will follow assigned building schedules, checklists, and priorities to ensure that assigned areas are properly cleaned and maintained.

Duties include:

• Vacuuming carpets and floors.
• Sweeping and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms.
• Dusting and cleaning surfaces.
• Emptying trash and recycling.
• Cleaning classrooms, offices, common areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Cleaning and maintaining parish and school gathering spaces.
• Cleaning kitchens and other designated areas.
• Restocking restroom and cleaning supplies.
• Reporting maintenance, safety, or facility concerns to the facilities & maintenance director.
• Setting up or cleaning up areas following parish or school activities when assigned.
• Performing seasonal and periodic deep-cleaning tasks.
• Using cleaning equipment and products safely and properly.
• Completing other custodial duties as assigned.

Night custodians are expected to:

• Arrive on time and be ready to work.
• Consistently complete assigned areas and tasks.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Complete work thoroughly rather than simply completing the minimum task.
• Treat parishioners, students, families, staff, and coworkers with courtesy and respect.
• Communicate concerns promptly.
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, leaks, or other facility problems.
• Properly secure assigned areas when work is completed.
• Work cooperatively with other custodial and maintenance staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working in parish and school spaces.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach.
• Lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Push and pull cleaning equipment.
• Occasionally use ladders or step stools.
• Work indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Perform repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the shift.

Reasonable accommodations may be considered where appropriate.

Pay: $16.50–$18.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Single coverage Health Care paid 100%, vacation and sick leave, vision and dental available.

Job Features

Job Category Parishes

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Community is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable employment laws and diocesan policies.