Custodian, Part Time, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Ruskin, FL

Reports to: Parish Office Administrator

General statement of duties: Assists the Facilities Manager with the efficient and safe maintenance, upkeep and renovation of all parish buildings and grounds.

The Maintenance Worker agrees to perform, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Facilities Manager and the pastor, the following:

The essential functions I major responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

General

• Performs general cleaning of the church, rectory, parish office, and other parish buildings on a schedule dictated by the needs of the parish. This may include weekends and/ nights, particularly during certain liturgical seasons such as Christmas and Easter. General cleaning includes, but is not limited to, vacuuming and mopping floors, maintaining kitchens and bathrooms in a sanitary condition, general dusting and polishing, washing windows, and other cleaning activities.
• Collects and disposes of light trash such as found in bathrooms and offices. Provides general assistance with parish functions, including installing decorations, setting up tables and chairs, and help, as needed, during the event.
• Provides general assistance with liturgical celebrations, including baptisms, weddings, funerals, and special Masses.
• Attends parish staff meetings.
• Adheres to all safety and security guidelines and procedures. Assures buildings are unlocked and locked as required.
• Assists in preparing the parish building and grounds for anticipated hurricanes and other weather events.
• Collaborates with the Parish Office Administrator as needed, in developing a comprehensive plan to address the operational and maintenance needs of the buildings and grounds.
• Advises the Maintenance Team Leader, Pastor, and/ or Parish Office Administrator of safety or maintenance issues as they arise.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with all staff, parishioners, and guests of the parish.
• All other tasks as may be assigned.

Facilities Manager, Pastor, Parish Office Administrator, all religious and lay staff (full and part time), volunteers, and representatives of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

Primarily indoor environments, working with typical cleaning equipment; lifting, pushing, pulling.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Successful level II background screening and completion of Safe Environment training
• Able to read and write English
• Able to understand and follow safety instructions and precautions Experience with industrial cleaning/ maintenance
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds and spend 80-90% of work time standing
• Able to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• On-call availability for emergences

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and occasionally required to climb stairs and small ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities usually required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified candidates may apply via email to Tina Gaitens attgaitens with your resume and attached application or call the parish office at  for more information.

All candidates for employment must successfully complete a FDLE Level II Criminal Background screening and meet the minimum Standards of Moral Conduct of the Diocese, as well as complete Safe Environment training, prior to employment.