St. Bernard’s High School is hiring immediately for a year-round Custodian. The Custodian contributes to the daily maintenance and upkeep of our beautiful, century-old main building and its grounds as well as the off-site Activity Center Building. Typical hours while school is in session are 7 am to 3 pm with more flexibility during breaks. This position reports to the Principal.
Under the supervision of 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 groundskeeping around main building, 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
With the help of a part-time outside contractor, ensures the cleanliness of all common areas daily, including bathrooms, faculty room, hallways, and cafeteria
Attends to all routine maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs, clearing drains, painting, starting boiler, shoveling, etc.
Performs routing groundskeeping around the 45 Harvard Street building including mowing, trimming, and weed removal (athletic facility groundskeeping handled by contractor) .
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
Hours of Employment: This is a full-time, year-round position with on-call requirements.
Salary:$20 to $21 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with building maintenance and groundskeeping
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
At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
