Groundskeeper​/Custodian

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Our Mission: “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We seek an individual who embodies the Core Values:
Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and creates an environment of trust.

O'Gorman High School
6:00 am – 2:30 pm

• Promote the mission of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools.
• Perform custodial duties such as cleaning restrooms, locker rooms, gyms, cafeteria, kitchen, etc.
• Unlock doors and operate television monitors and lights each day.
• Maintain and beautify campus grounds and landscaping (mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, turf maintenance, snow removal, etc.).
• Maintain the athletic complex (fieldhouse, restrooms, concessions, bleachers, storage buildings, etc.).
• Work with vendors on stadium grounds (fertilization, seeding, aeration, insect control, sprinkler system, etc.).
• Maintain all grounds equipment (tractors, mowers, snow removal equipment, etc.).
• Assist with removal of snow from sidewalks and entrance areas.
• Apply salt and sand to walkways during winter months.
• Assist coaches with field markings.
• Cover school events and rentals on weekends when available.
• Assist head custodian with set up and take down of equipment, staging, risers, band shell, tables, chairs for all events.
• Assist the head custodian with all maintenance needs.
• Perform various duties as assigned.

• Willingness and ability to effectively convey the Catholic Church’s teachings through ministry activities.
• Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith in professional and personal life in accordance with Roman Catholic doctrine.
• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools:
  Faith, Unity, Excellence, Integrity.
• Handyman skill set.
• Knowledge and skills in ground maintenance and equipment use.
• Knowledge and skills in cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Self‑starter, high energy.
• Attention to detail, dependable, trustworthy.
• Understands how the role relates to the whole picture.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift at least 50 lbs, and operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to communicate with contractors (roofers, plumbers, electricians, etc.).

• Promote a positive public image.
• Complete tasks and projects timely.
• Complete assigned work adequately and appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Secure buildings daily.
• Relate well with others.
  
  Respond to direction and support team effort.
• Support the mission of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools.

• Work daytime hours, primarily Monday‑Friday.
• Clarity of vision; ability to speak English clearly.
• Ability to hear and distinguish sounds.
• Fine hand motor skills (keyboarding, writing, grasping, etc.).
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, and walk throughout the day.
  
  Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs regularly.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to intermittently bend, squat, and reach overhead.

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool‑12 school system with six elementary schools, a junior high, and a high school that exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement, and community service. Apply today to be considered for this position.