Custodian- St Louis Catholic School

St. Louis School

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Castroville, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized school environment through daily cleaning of rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. Handle building security, event setup, and minor maintenance repairs while upholding Catholic values.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with custodial work or building maintenance, though this is preferred and not required. You are capable of working independently, collaboratively, and in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong critical thinking and planning skills. You are also able to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting, bending, and working with cleaning chemicals.

Must Have Skills for ATS

cleaning chemicals

Job Description

Description

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: Monday – Friday 3:30PM – 11:30PM / 37.5 hours per week

Reports to: Jimmy Gouard

*Full-Time Benefits may include:

  • Paid Holidays/Holy Days
  • 403b Retirement
  • 401 (a) Pension Plan 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability

*Benefits may vary based on employment status and location. 

Summary

The Custodian fulfills the mission by maintaining a neat, clean, safe, and organized environment. The Custodian assists the staff by ensuring that organization is well maintained for its purpose. The Custodian has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with organizational policies.

Essential Job Functions

  • Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic organization
  • Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards, policies and procedures of the Archdiocese
  • Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive matters
  • Cleans rooms, kitchens, hallways, and carpeted areas daily
  • Cleans and disinfects bathrooms daily and replenishes supplies
  • Removes trash from offices and eating areas on a daily basis
  • Conducts weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning as required
  • Assists with the set up and clean-up for meetings and special events
  • Periodically disinfects door handles, telephones, switch plates, and trash receptacles
  • Maintains exterior entrances and walkways
  • Applies universal precautions in cleaning practices
  • Maintains the security of issued keys, secures buildings, turns off lights, sets thermostats
  • Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
  • Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the staff

Other Job Functions

  • Collaborates with faculty and staff to maintain a positive and efficient work environment
  • Conducts emergency clean ups and repairs as needed
  • Conducts periodic maintenance activities and minor repairs
  • Meets with and monitors work of outside contractors
  • Communicates maintenance and repair issues to the principal

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Skill in critical thinking and planning

Working Conditions

  • Required to work nights and some weekends
  • Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
  • Required to work a minimum of a full school day
  • Required to work in standard work conditions

Mental/Physical Demands

  • Required to lift or carry furniture, equipment, and supplies
  • Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
  • Required to perform strenuous walking, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, climbing, twisting, grasping, and reaching overhead
  • Required to hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
  • Required to work with chemicals, exposure to dust, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces
  • Required to work in various climate conditions

Qualifications

  1. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
  2. Experience with past custodial work or building maintenance preferred but not required

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Louis School

St. Louis Catholic School was founded in 1956 to provide quality Catholic education to parish children. Today, the school continues to serve both parishioners and non-parishioners in the Diocese of Arlington. St. Louis Catholic School empowers our students to love, learn, and lead others to Christ. We strive to create a positive Christ-centered learning environment. The teachings of Jesus, as lived through the Catholic Church, are modeled and reinforced by caring staff. Students are encouraged to apply the academic and moral skills cultivated at St. Louis Catholic School to become lifelong disciples in service.
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