Part-Time Custodian - St. John Bosco, Churubusco

Custodian
St. John Bosco, Churubusco, IN
Part time 12 hours per week
No benefits
Pay hourly at $20 per hour
Weekly hours are mostly flexible (with activities and events taken into consideration)

Primary Function: To keep all areas of the assigned facilities clean and presentable. To report to the parish office any jobs which exceed the ability of the custodian and need more attention, or outside assistance, to complete.
Qualifications:
Physical Requirements & Demands:

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach for extended periods.
• Lifting Capability: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Manual Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for operating equipment and performing detailed cleaning tasks.
• Environmental Tolerance: Ability to work in various environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, dust, noise).
• Mobility: Ability to move between multiple buildings on church property efficiently.

Cleaning Expertise:

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment
• Proficiency in various cleaning techniques, including:
  • Sanitizing restrooms and kitchens
  • Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
  • Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, (different floor types)
  • Carpet cleaning (spot treatment, shampooing, extraction)
  • Window washing
  • Trash removal and recycling
  • Disinfection protocols (especially important in shared spaces)
• Ability to follow safety guidelines for chemical use

Work Ethic & Personal Attributes:

• Reliability & Punctuality: Consistent attendance and on-time arrival are essential.
• Integrity & Trustworthiness: High ethical standards, especially given access to church property and sensitive areas.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and thorough in cleaning tasks.
• Initiative & Proactiveness: Ability to identify tasks that need to be done without constant supervision.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address immediate custodial issues effectively.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and around holidays to accommodate church events and activities.
• Discretion & Respect: Ability to maintain confidentiality and show respect for church property and the sanctity of the space.
• Positive Attitude: A cheerful and cooperative demeanor.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills:

• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with church staff, volunteers, and congregants. Ability to communicate effectively by email, phone, and in person with parish staff, pastor, and also suppliers.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with other church staff and volunteers.
• Customer Service Orientation: A willingness to assist and be helpful to those using the church facilities.
• Reporting: Ability to accurately report supply needs, maintenance issues, and any incidents.

Specific to a Church Environment:

• Understanding of Church Needs: Awareness of the unique cleaning and setup requirements for worship services, meetings, events (weddings, funerals), and various ministries.
• Respect for Sacred Space: An understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean, respectful, and welcoming environment for worship and spiritual activities.
• Discretion in Presence: Ability to work discreetly and respectfully during times when church activities are occurring, and also when cleaning in the church itself, as our Lord is present in the tabernacle and thus respect needs to be shown to Him.
• Security Awareness: Understanding and adherence to church security procedures for opening, closing, and securing buildings.
• Spirit of Service: A desire to contribute to the mission and ministry of the church through their work.

Job Description:
The custodian is in charge of cleaning the parish facilities on a regular basis and keeping track of and restocking the cleaning supplies. The areas that the custodian would be cleaning are: parish office, rectory, church, and religious education building. These areas are vital to our operations as a parish and thus need the care and attention that a custodian would perform. The custodian may also be asked to clean the church before a: wedding, funeral, or other special church event, including, but not limited to: Christmas, Easter, First Communion, Confirmation, or other special celebration. The custodian would be asked to have a flexible schedule as there may be days and times in which they are not able to access an area for cleaning because of an event or activity taking place. Therefore, the custodian may have to shift the day or time to adjust for cleaning the area (for example, if there is a funeral in church when the custodian would normally come to clean the church facilities). However, the days and times that the custodian will work can be flexible to meet their needs and the needs of the parish. These times can be negotiated during the interview process to give the parish a better understanding of when the candidate is available and when the parish would need the areas to be cleaned. The custodian will have their weekly hours divided up between the areas that need attention and the hours are adjusted during the year based on need (for example, the religious education building is only used September through April, thus it would not need to be cleaned, on a regular basis, between May to August, but should be looked into a few times during this duration to check and see that everything is okay. It will need a thorough cleaning at the end of the religious education year, and another cleaning to prepare for the start of the next year). Below is a breakdown of the areas of the parish and the expected duties of the custodian. These areas need to be taken care of weekly, unless otherwise stated. The custodian is also asked to water the plants inside of the buildings of the areas they will be cleaning.
Parish Office
Secretary Office:

• Clean windows, doors, and window ledges weekly
• Clean, sanitize and dust: desk, file cabinets, cabinets, furniture, etc.
• Sweep
• Mop
• Take out trash and recycling and replace trash bags

Pastor Office:

• Vacuum
• Clean, sanitize and dust desk, chairs, and other furniture, window ledges, etc.
• Take out trash
• Windows inside of windows (monthly)

Copy Room & Office Bathroom:

• Sweep
• Mop
• Dust
• Wipe down counters, appliances, file cabinets
• Take out trash
• Deep clean bathroom: toilet, sink, floor, mirror
• Replace and refill cleaning supplies in bathroom: hand soap, toilet paper, etc.
• Wash bathroom hand towel and replace
• Take out paper recycling from bin and also paper shredder
• Clean inside of windows (monthly)

Storage Room:

• Sweep
• Mop
• Dust
• Wipe down counters, appliances, file cabinets
• Take out trash
• Clean inside of windows (monthly)
• Clean door, including glass

Grigio Room:

• Sweep
• Mop
• Dust
• Wipe down counters, appliances, etc.
• Take out trash
• Clean inside of windows (monthly)
• Clean door, including glass
• Clean and sanitize table and chairs
• Clean and wipe down other furniture

Rectory
Duties include, but not limited to:
Living Room:

• Vacuum
• Dust bookshelves, tables, and ceiling fan, and wherever debris is found
• Sweep
• Sanitize tables
• Windows wash the inside of the windows with window cleaner, including the front storm door
• Clean curtains as needed

Guest Room & Bathroom:
Once per month, or if a guest is staying, weekly:

• Vacuum
• Dust bookshelves, tables, and ceiling fan, and wherever debris is found
• Sweep
• Clean curtains as needed
• Sanitize tables
• Windows wash the inside of the windows with window cleaner
• Deep clean the entire bathroom toilet, sink, mirror, and floor, and refill toilet paper and hand soap
• When a guest stays, wash the bedding after they have departed, and place clean bedding onto the bed. If the guest is staying longer than 6 days, please change and wash bedding weekly
• When a guest stays, wash towels after they leave, or if staying longer than 6 days, then on a weekly basis

Hallway:

• Sweep
• Mop
• Dust
• Restock items in closet (cleaning items and paper products)

Master Bedroom & Bathroom:

• Sweep
• Mop
• Windows wash the inside of the windows with window cleaner
• Clean curtains as needed
• Dust dresser, table, ceiling fan, and anywhere else debris is found
• Change and wash bedding
• Wash available & accessible towels, washcloths, etc.
• Deep clean bathroom: toilet, sink, mirror, shower, shower curtain, floor, etc.
• Refill toilet paper and hand soap
• Take out trash

Kitchen:

• Sweep
• Mop
• Windows wash the inside of the windows with window cleaner
• Clean curtains as needed
• Clean, sanitize, and dust kitchen table and chairs
• Clean kitchen appliances: microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
• Clean and sanitize kitchen sink and counter tops and any other marks found
• Wash kitchen towel
• Refill / restock kitchen cleaning supplies, such as: dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher pods, sponges, trash bags, napkins, paper towels, etc.
• Take out trash and recycling and replace trash bags

Guest Full Bathroom:
Done monthly unless a guest is staying, then done weekly or after the guest has left (less than 6-day stay)

• Deep clean bathroom: toilet, sink, mirror, shower, shower curtain, floor, etc.
• Restock / refill cleaning supplies, including toilet paper and hand soap and any other cleaning supplies that are needed
• Take out trash

Dining Room:

• Sweep
• Mop
• Dust ceiling fan, table and chairs, hutch, and anywhere else debris is found
• Windows wash the inside of the windows with window cleaner
• Clean curtains as needed
• Clean glass on hutch
• Clean and sanitize table and chairs

Place the trash and recycle bins near the road for pick up for its appropriate day. It is preferred that the rectory and office are cleaned on Tuesday mornings between the hours of 7am and 12pm (noon). Hours can be adjusted if needed in most circumstances / cases whether permanently or a few times per year to accommodate the custodian because of an outside commitment.
Parish Office and Rectory have a combined total of a maximum of four (4) allotted hours per week to clean these areas.
Church
Allotted time is four (4) hours per week to clean these areas. The church is used heavily on the weekends, so cleaning of the church should be completed by Friday night in preparation for the weekend. Thus, it is flexible when church can be cleaned (taking into consideration church activities, events, liturgies, Sacraments, etc.).
Upstairs: entrance / gathering space, sacristy, stairs, nave, confessional, choir loft, back stairs, sanctuary, and alcove

• Vacuum
• Sweep
• Mop (when needed)
• Remove trash and debris from pews and all areas
• Take out trash and recycling and replace bags
• Put things back where they belong (example: find crayons in the pew, put those back into the childrens bulletin basket, or find a Rosary to place that back into the basket with the rest of them)
• Clean up flowers that have shed their petals
• Dust including, but not limited to, the statues and window ledges and sills
• Wipe down & sanitize countertop & sink in sacristy
• Clean front door glass both inside and out
• Sweep debris off of front steps and by side entrance door
• Clean glass on side entrance door both inside and out
• Restock cleaning supplies
• Clean glass on elevator
• Change and fill holy water fonts as needed
• Change the flags outside at steps (monthly)

Church Basement: alcoves, main seating area, Bethlehem Room, kitchen, storage room, restrooms, and hallway

• Sweep
• Mop
• Vacuum
• Dust
• Clean, wipe down, and sanitize tables and chairs
• Clean, wipe down, and sanitize kitchen counter tops
• Clean, inside and out, glass on doors / entrances
• Clean glass on elevator
• Deep clean restrooms: toilets, urinal, sinks, floor, stalls, fixtures, counter, etc.
• Restock supplies in restrooms
• Restock cleaning supplies

Place the trash and recycle bin near the road for pick up for its appropriate day.
Religious Education Building
The allotted time per week is four (4) hours to clean these areas. This building is used on Sunday morning, so it should be cleaned and prepped before that in order to allow our students and teachers to use the facilities. Therefore, cleaning hours can be flexible throughout the week.
The following list applies to each room / space within or located on the grounds of the building.

• Clean glass of doors and windows
• Vacuum
• Mop
• Sweep
• Dust
• Clean, wipe down, and sanitize the tables, chairs, bookshelves, and other furniture
• Take out trash and recycling and replace bags
• Place the trash and recycle bin near the road for pick up for its appropriate day
• Sweep off debris from entrances to building
• Deep clean bathrooms: toilets, sinks, urinals, stalls, floor, counters, fixtures, etc. and restock supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.)
• Restock all cleaning supplies and products

If interested, please appy at diocesefwsb.org/careers

This is a part time position