Custodian

Position: Full-time Custodian
Work Location: St. Joseph Church and the Spirit & Life Centre (St. Joseph Parish Hall) 180 Wellington St W, Chatham, ON
Hours of work: Full-time – 30 hours per week; Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Compensation: Salary is in accordance with experience and DOL personnel policies. Eligible for participation in the Diocese of London lay staff health benefits plan and pension plan.
Posting Date: November 16, 2023
Closing Date: November 29, 2023

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Pastor, the Custodian manages and ensures the timely cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of the properties of the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. This position will work primarily at the St. Joseph Church and Spirit & Life Centre. Travel to other sites within the Chatham FOP may be required.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely completion of all general cleaning and maintenance of the interior and exterior of St. Joseph Church and the Spirit & Life Centre
• Perform small general repairs as required
• Complete grounds maintenance year-round including spring and fall clean up, lawn cutting, flower gardens and snow removal and salting of all entrances and sidewalks
• Set up and take down for events and/or programs at the hall and church
• Work with staff, including other custodians, to complete tasks as required within the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes as needed
• Other cleaning and support when needed (i.e. special events)
• Other duties of a similar nature

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the safe handling and operation of various types of ground care equipment including lawn mowers and snow blowers
• Prior experience in general maintenance and cleaning of large commercial properties is an asset
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong time management skills
• Positively self motivated with a strong ability to properly prioritize work needs
• Ability and willingness to perform tasks of a physical and manual nature safely and effi-ciently
• Understanding of and a supportive attitude towards the mission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London is necessary

A police record check as deemed suitable by the Diocese of London will be required of the successful candidate. Send a cover letter, resume and three business related references to:

Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes at St. Agnes Church, 52 Croydon St. Chatham, Ontario N7L 1L3
or by e-mailing a PDF document, including the items above, to Fr. John Jasica at jjasica@dol.ca

We thank all who apply to this position for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Diocese of London is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing suitable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection processes, please make your needs known at that time.