Parish Custodian

Employment Opportunity

PARISH CUSTODIAN
St. Mary of the People Parish

570 Marion Ave Oshawa, ON L1K 2Z6

Full time (35 hours per week)

Overview:
St. Mary of the People is seeking a full time Custodian who will be responsible for custodial services and basic repairs of the Church, Hall, Rectory and its property to ensure a clean, safe and attractive environment for all.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain floors and carpets (e.g., sweeping, mopping and vacuuming) throughout the church, including under the pews, washrooms, meeting rooms, and Parish Hall
- Keep the Halls, kitchen, sacristy and appliances clean on a regular basis
- Restock all disposables (e.g. soap, toilet paper, paper towel, etc.)
- Set up and arrange Church hall and meeting rooms for events and meetings as requested
- Maintenance and repair of church equipment/tools, and the replacement of electrical/building parts as needed
- Responsible for the maintenance needs of the church complex and its surrounding property
- Dispose of garbage from church, hall and office and dispose it in appropriate garbage bins outside
- Clean, service and sanitize washrooms and kitchen areas
- Wash windows, glass doors, mirrors and fixtures using both step and extension ladder as needed
- Maintain adequate inventories of church wares, cleaning supplies, toiletries and lighting (e.g., soap, toilet papers, paper towels, etc.)
- Coordinating with office staff to maintain inventory, and order supplies and equipment.
- Remove debris and inappropriate articles found within the building facility, entrances to the church, within property perimeters, parking lot, and lawns
- Ensure all entrances and walkways to the church are free of snow and ice as required to support Mass schedules where not covered by a separate contractor.
- Assisting contractors, parish groups and third-party companies requiring access to the parish properties, and supervising these groups and individuals where necessary
- Assisting with liturgical decorations as required
- Perform routine checks, general maintenance (e.g., painting, lighting, etc.,) and simple repairs (e.g., pews, kneelers, doors, minor leaks, lighting fixtures, etc.)
- Ensure the upkeep of the church HVAC, Security Alarm, and Fire Safety Systems
- Observe appearance and condition of premises and equipment; report anticipated and preventative repair situations, safety hazards, security issues, or conditions that require the services of licensed tradesmen or contractors, to the Pastor. Co-ordinates with property and maintenance companies and trades people as required
- Respond to emergency calls/maintenance requests as required
- Walkabout inside and outside church grounds to check for safety hazards such as lighting, steps, handrails in good condition, no slip/trip hazards, litter, etc.
- Unlock and open the church
- Shovel snow, remove ice, and salt the walkways in the winter to ensure safe accessibility to facilities (what not contracted out)
- Notify the pastor in case of any damages or repairs that may be required in the church property.
- Maintain outdoor areas of church and rectory including picking up litter, sweeping and gardening and landscaping duties
- Assist with set up for special liturgical seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter etc.
- Other duties, as required.

General Requirements:

- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Some knowledge of building safety requirements
- Prior maintenance and custodial services are a strong asset
- Availability to work on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours of work are based on flex hours as dictated by clean up requirements based on functions and activities going on
- Proficiency with small hand tools and ability to operate machinery.
- Ability to work on both weekdays and weekends and offer flexible hours, as required
- Physical ability to do work involving walking, bending, reaching for extended periods of time; and lifting up to 65 lbs.
- Minor repair skills
- Good interpersonal skills, diplomacy and capacity to work cooperatively with staff, clergy and volunteers of the church, parishioners, related organizations and external contractors
- Ability to assess immediate maintenance and custodial needs and to prioritize tasks
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
- Knowledge of the safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous materials
- Knowledge of the Catholic Church, its tenets and culture, and respect for its leadership and parish clergy
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- A criminal background check will be required of the successful applicant
- In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Archdiocese of Toronto provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If contacted for an interview, applicants should make any accommodation needs known at that time._

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In perso