Custodian

St. Michael the Archangel Parish & School • Remus, MI
8929 50th Avenue, Remus, MI 49340

Part-Time (Non-exempt)
Schedule: Approx. 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Occasional weekend/event coverage required)

Compensation: $14.00 – $16.50 per hour, commensurate with experience

About the Position

St. Michael the Archangel is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our parish, school, students, staff, families, and visitors.

The custodian is an important part of our facilities team and is responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas of the parish and school campus during the evening hours.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:
● Dependable: Consistently present and punctual for scheduled shifts.
● Self-Motivated: Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
● Diligent: Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
● Team-Oriented: Maintains a positive, respectful attitude with coworkers
and community members.
● Detail-Oriented: Attentive to cleanliness, safety, and hygiene standards.
● Adaptable: Able to respond appropriately when unexpected facility needs
arise.
● Community-Minded: Comfortable working around children, families,
parishioners, and staff.
Additional Qualifications:
● Must be at least 18 years of age.
● Able to provide reliable transportation to and from work.
● Able to follow established cleaning schedules and procedures.
● Able to communicate respectfully and professionally.
● Practicing Catholic is desired, but not required.

Core Responsibilities

The custodian will follow assigned building schedules, checklists, and priorities to
ensure that assigned areas are properly cleaned and maintained. Duties include:
● Vacuuming carpets and floors.
● Sweeping and mopping hard surface floors.
● Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms thoroughly.
● Dusting and wiping down surfaces.
● Emptying trash and recycling receptacles.
● Cleaning offices, classrooms, common areas, and parish gathering spaces.
● Cleaning kitchens and other designated food-service areas.
● Restocking restroom and cleaning supplies.
● Reporting maintenance, safety, or facility concerns promptly to the Facilities
& Maintenance Director.
● Setting up or cleaning up areas following parish or school activities when
assigned.
● Performing seasonal and periodic deep-cleaning tasks.
● Using cleaning equipment and chemical products safely and according to
protocol.
● Completing other custodial duties as assigned.
Professional Expectations
Custodians are expected to:
● Arrive on time and ready to work for all scheduled shifts.
● Consistently and thoroughly complete assigned areas and tasks.
● Follow established cleaning schedules, safety procedures, and guidelines.
● Treat parishioners, students, families, staff, and coworkers with courtesy
and respect.
● Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, leaks, or other facility
issues immediately.
● Properly secure assigned doors and facility areas when work is completed.
● Work cooperatively with other custodial, maintenance, and parish staff.
● Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working in parish and
school spaces.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the physical capability to:
● Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
● Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and crouch.
● Lift and carry cleaning supplies, trash bins, and equipment.
● Push and pull custodial machinery (vacuums, mops, carts).
● Climb stairs and occasionally use ladders or step stools.
● Work indoors and outdoors as needed.
● Perform repetitive physical cleaning tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be considered where appropriate.

Screening & Diocese Requirements

Due to diocesan requirements for employees working in a school environment, all candidates must successfully complete background checks. Individuals with theft, violence, or drug-related offenses will not qualify for employment.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their résumé and a brief cover letter to Head of Facilities: Robert Beers
● By Mail:
Robert Beers
Attn: Custodian Search
8929 50th Avenue
Remus, MI 49340

● By Email:
[email protected]