Facilities Care Custodian NEW PART-TIME

Facilities Care Custodian

Church of Saint Bonaventure

saintbonaventure

Published

August 5, 2025

Expires

September 4, 2025

Location

901 E. 90th St., Bloomington, MN

Category

Maintenance

Job Type

Part-time

Organizational Name

Church of Saint Bonaventure

Organizational City

Bloomington

Position Contact Name

Jim Bittner

Position Contact Title

Parish Administrator

Position Contact Email

jimbsaintbonaventure

How many employees are serving at your location?

30 or less

DESCRIPTION

Ensure our Parish facilities and grounds are clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming. Help provide hospitality and safety in the parish. Assist guests as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be present where needed, ready to work, and on time for all scheduled hours as needed to meet requirements.

Observe campus facilities to keep parish buildings and grounds safe and operational. Resolve or report any items that may need repair.

Complete any work requests as directed by the supervisor.

Work with volunteers in building and grounds projects as directed by the Parish Administrator.

Serve as a member of the Parish staff team, working collaboratively to implement the mission of the church and to support the vision of the pastor.

Assist with cleaning and custodial responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.

Ensure appropriate confidentiality in all matters relating to parish business.

Maintain effective, professional standards of communication (this includes written, verbal, internet, and other communication.)

Maintain professional standards of behavior in the use of parish-paid work time, use of parish facilities and equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

*MANAGE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE:

Ensure preventative maintenance and good operating order of the parish facilities, mechanical and electrical systems and structures.

Have knowledge of the effective operation of equipment and the safe use of all materials and equipment. Ensure compliance with proper labeling and usage protocols (OSHA) / MSDS.

Inspect areas on a regular basis (e.g., weekly walk-through) to ensure that our facilities are in good order.

Order maintenance supplies and parts, check in ordered cleaning supplies and disposable items when they arrive. Monitor inventory to ensure security, store safely, and prevent theft.

Special event set-up, provide for the set-up of various rooms and/or grounds as required for special events on the parish grounds and/or within the buildings.

Efficiently organize and keep maintained and clean tools, facilities and grounds equipment, repair and maintenance materials. Additionally, custodial, maintenance locations including closets, storage and facilities offices.

*MANAGE AND OVERSEE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:

Be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all parish equipment.

Utilize preventive maintenance.

Personally perform repairs when possible under the direction of the Parish Administrator.

Consult with the Parish Administrator to obtain outside help for major breakdowns.

*MANAGE AND OVERSEE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:

Spring & Summer & Fall

Pick up branches/twigs from lawn area and landscape as needed

Maintain rain gutters & ensure water runs away from buildings

Store and winterize all tools/equipment properly

Winter - especially prior to Mass, Faith Formation classes and other instances where the church and facilities will be used

Shovel/snow blow snow as needed

Shovel sidewalks as needed

Shovel/broom snow off main entry areas as needed

Clean snow off roof edges as needed

Use ice preventer on main entry areas & sidewalks as needed

Year-round

Pick up litter on grounds as needed (year-round)

Maintain equipment / machinery as needed:

Change oil in lawnmowers

Sharpen lawnmower blades

Clean / change filters as needed

Maintain proper air pressure in tires

*ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend meetings with the Parish Administrator and department personnel as requested.

Work with other ministerial and support staff on Parish events and activities as necessary and as time allows.

*PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Remain current on parish policies and procedures through reading materials and attending workshops as requested.

Remain current on all cleaning, maintenance, OSHA and environmental requirements and updates.

Other responsibilities as assigned by the pastor or Parish Administrator or Pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Three to five years experience in facilities maintenance and repairs including HVAC, plumbing, building safety and grounds.

Excellent phone communication abilities and ability to relay messages accurately. Ability to keep supervisors and others informed appropriately.

Ability to give careful and accurate attention to detail.

Ability use computers and other technology to research products, repair techniques, ordering, record keeping, inventory management, etc.

Demonstrated skills and interests in this type of work.

Successful completion of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Confidentiality, integrity and honesty.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.

Possess a clear understanding of the English language. Able to speak and write effectively.

Ability and patience when dealing with others; ability to communicate procedures to others.

Collaborative work style with demonstrated ability to interact well with staff colleagues and volunteers.

Openness to change; ability to take direction. Possess a positive attitude.

Possess strong organizational skills.

Self-motivated and self-confident, with an ability to work productively without supervision.

Ability to meet deadlines, and to coordinate and implement concurrent tasks.

Ability to respond to a difficult situation with balance, always maintaining a positive and helpful attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to stand, sit, bend, kneel and walk for long periods of time.

Able to work 40 hours per week.

Able to physically and emotionally handle emergency response needs.

Lift and move up to 75-100 pounds using proper techniques (ex. tables, desks, etc.)

Able to climb stairs, walk and crawl in tight spaces. Ability to climb on roof.

Able to use lifts and scaffolding at heights of 35 to 45 feet.