Position Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 6/01/25
Applications Accepted By:
Fax or Email:
Fax- 860-889-0040
Email- sstewart@st-patrickschoolnorwich.org
Subject Line- School custodian
Mail:
St. Patrick Cathedral School
211 Broadway
Norwich, Ct. 06360
Roles and Responsibilities:
St. Patrick Cathedral School is searching for a Full-time school janitor/custodian who is responsible for the cleanliness and safety of all school facilities. The mission is to maintain the school’s physical facilities in a condition of cleanliness and safety.
Shift- 2:00-10:30 p.m. (Evening Shift) during the school year and 7:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. (Day Shift during the summer.
Pay/Benefits- Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Pension, 403(b)
Clean and sanitize all rooms (classrooms, restrooms, hallways, etc.) using established practices and procedures
Clean, dust and wipe furniture, sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers
Assist with the setup/cleanup of facilities for meetings, classrooms and events.
Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to all hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo the carpets.
Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, auto scrubbers, extractors, pressure washers, snow shovels, buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
Wash walls and equipment; climb and balance on ladders up to 12 feet tall when required.
Lock and unlock assigned doors; secure the building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows; report any unauthorized occupants; turn off lights.
Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
Wash accessible interior and exterior windows.
Support and enforce all school policies and rules, safety regulations and guidelines.
Attend to emergencies when necessary.
Attend all safety meetings and any other related meetings.
Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First aid.
Works well with faculty and staff.
Time management skills and ability to multitask.
Patience and flexibility
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Practical maintenance-custodial experience.
Ability to work independently.
Proven time management skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines. Must be punctual.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal); able to communicate information clearly and in a timely fashion.
Completed or willing to complete the Diocese of Norwich Safe Environment Program.
Must submit to drug testing, fingerprinting and criminal background check.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop, kneel, reach about the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and boxes. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as equipment and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items as tables or floor machines.