St. Bernard’s High School is hiring for a year-round Custodian. The Custodian contributes to the daily maintenance and care and well as the long-term upkeep of our beautiful, century-old main building as well as the off-site Activity Center and its facilities which include outbuildings. Typical hours while school is in session are 7 am to 3 pm with more flexibility during breaks. This position reports to the Principal.
The Custodian oversees all aspects of building functions and guarantees the safety and functionality of all facilities. Duties include running routine maintenance and overseeing cleaning, safety inspections, corresponding with contractors, planning maintenance work, and maintaining records. The Custodian exhibits high multitasking and organizational abilities. He or she is pro-active and team-oriented.
Job Duties
Cleans common areas daily, including bathrooms, faculty room, hallways, and cafeteria
Attends to all simple maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs, clearing drains, painting, starting boiler, shoveling, etc.
Monitors both the interior and exterior areas of buildings for cleanliness and upkeep; takes steps to ensure the best appearance of the properties at all times
Oversees facility preparation for large events such as open houses and alumni events
Plans and completes identified improvement projects during school breaks including painting, floor buffing, ceiling tile replacement, closet cleaning, blind replacement, etc.
Under the direction of the Principal, manages and acts as the primary contact for all maintenance contracts for facilities, including contracted plowing, mowing, electrical, and plumbing work; escalates vendor issues as needed.
Complies with all health and safety policies and procedures
Coordinates and is present at all building inspections
Identifies and oversees preventative maintenance of all equipment
Identifies opportunities to increase efficiency and decrease expenses where possible
Contributes positively to the inclusive and collaborative culture fostered at St. Bernard’s High School
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Three or more years’ custodial experience
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with building maintenance
Ability to lift heavy objects and do other labor-intensive tasks
Mechanical and plumbing skills
Knowledge of HVAC and other building systems
Excellent time management and multitasking skills
Successful completion of all background checks
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, or hear, stand; walk; squat; push and pull; climb and balance; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to operate facilities equipment and machinery.
Reports to: Principal; will collaborate with Athletics Director and designated Board Member leading Facilities Committee
Hours of Employment: This is a full-time, year-round position with on-call requirements.
Application Process: All applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and list of three (3) professional references to [email protected]. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.