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Contact:

Vincent Kennedy
Director of Operations

vkennedy@archchicago.org

Posted 5/30/2023

Job Title:

Maintenance / Custodian

Hours:

Full time

Parish:

Immaculate Conception - Talcott
7211 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL

Description:

Job Title: Maintenance - Custodian

Hours: Full time

Parish: Immaculate Conception – Talcott 7211 W Talcott Ave Chicago, IL 60631

Description:

The Custodian maintains the cleanliness of the parish and school buildings and surrounding grounds in accordance with the standards and schedules set up by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely completion of cleaning schedule as determined by Operations Director or designate.

• Ensure standards of cleanliness and neatness are maintained.

• Observe systems and structure of building and notify supervisor of any needed repairs.

• Empty trash bins and clean restrooms on a as needed basis.

• Perform maintenance tasks as directed.

• Re-stock materials such as toilet paper, hand soap and hand towels in restrooms.

• Clean up spills and disinfect area, on a as needed basis.

• Sweep and clean floors of buildings, removing noticeable scuff marks or other minor damage.

• Help to control traffic during drop off and pick up at the school.

• Keep windows and glass smudge free.

• Ensure trash is placed in a receptacle.

• When in contact with hazardous materials, inform appropriate authorities to handle situation.

• Support snow removal needs to ensure safe conditions for parishioners, school, and parish personnel as well as visitors.

• Perform other cleaning duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent.

• Previous working experience as a custodian a plus.

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate to others in writing.

• Ability to work in team environment.

• Familiarity with basic PC skills, email, and Internet.

• Proactively carry out duties.

• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Demonstrate understanding, respect, and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.

Physical and Mental Requirements Functions:

• Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.

Action - Percent of time action is required:

Seeing / Comprehension 50 – 100% Hearing 50 – 100% Walking/Standing 50 – 100% Lifting weight: up to 50 lbs. 50 – 100% Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling 50 – 100% Hand/Finger Dexterity 50 – 100% Speaking 50 – 100%

Requirements:

Special Directions:

Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”

External Candidates - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Job Title – Full name”

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