Events Custodian

Job Description

Purpose of Position: To provide a clean, sanitary, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment at the Parish Center before, during, and after paid and unpaid events.

Essential Functions:

Pre-Event Responsibilities
• Ensure the facility is clean and orderly.
• Unlock all the necessary doors prior to the event.
• Set the thermostat(s) to the appropriate temperature.
• Setup tables & chairs as required. (coordinate with Parish Center Custodian)
• Assist with decorations as required. (coordinate with Parish Center Custodian)
• Ensure all classroom doors are locked, or the hallway gates are in place.
• Review the rental contract and checklist to ensure everything has been taken care of.
• Coordinate with the renter/event leader on all details prior to the event.
• Makes sure sidewalks are shoveled/salted if needed.
• Be the main point of contact for key event personnel, make sure they know who you are and how to reach you.
• Meet with the renters and do a walk through the facility as required.

Responsibilities During the Event
• Events custodian or other staff member MUST be onsite during the duration of the event.
• Check In with the event leaders/key personnel throughout the event to answer questions/resolve issues.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment during the event.
• Check bathroom cleanliness and restock as needed. Empty garbage as needed.
• Clean any areas that need attention during the event (spills, etc.)

Post-Event Responsibilities
• Perform a complete and thorough cleaning of the event center.
o Coordinated with Parish center custodian.
• Use the floor scrubber as required.
• Put tables/chairs away or set them up for the next event - coordinate with parish center custodian
• Lock all the doors and turn off all the lights.
• Set the thermostat(s) as required.
• Gather dirty laundry as needed and start the wash.

Job Qualifications:
• Experience working as a custodian/cleaner.
• Demonstrated skills and interests in this type of work.
• Must be able to work independently to accomplish tasks within allotted time.
• Must be responsible in carrying out high quality work.
• Must be able to work on weekends and evenings.
• Must be available to meet at least monthly with supervisor and/or parish center custodian.

Mental Demands
• Dependable and punctual.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and chemicals and safe use of all materials.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work alone without supervision, obtaining direction when needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and with interruptions.
• Plan for and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be pleasant and service oriented.
• Keeping supervisor and others informed.
• Always maintain a positive and helpful attitude, even during difficult times.

Physical Demands
• Work with repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
• Lift and move objects using proper techniques up to 45 pounds.
• Good working techniques in pushing, pulling and other motions are required.
• Work requires extended periods of standing.

About the Employer

Our Mission
To grow in our love for God through the Sacraments
To strengthen and support each other in our Catholic faith
To live and serve as true disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ
To attain happiness and eternal life with Him forever