Job Title: CUSTODIAN:
Location: St. Patrick Parish, Hamilton
Reports To: Parish Priest
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week (filling an existing role)
Position Summary::
St. Patrick Parish in Hamilton is seeking a full-time Custodian to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across a vibrant, dynamic, and high-volume parish. Reporting to the Parish Priest, the successful candidate will ensure that parish facilities are well cared for in support of worship, ministry, and community life through cleaning, seasonal groundskeeping, building maintenance, and liturgical decoration. This position averages 40 hours per week and requires flexible availability to provide additional support as needed, and offers a competitive rate of pay, health and dental benefits, and a pension plan.
Key Responsibilities::
Facility Cleaning & Event Support
- Clean and maintain the church and Pastoral Centre including meeting rooms, Chapel, kitchen and washrooms.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, and clean windows.
- Restock supplies and maintain orderly garbage, recycling, and disposal areas.
- Manage Parish garbage collection and disposal upkeep.
- Perform routine and deep cleaning (daily/weekly/seasonal).
- Set up/take down Chapel and rooms for events (tables, chairs, etc.).
- Liturgical and seasonal decorating.
Grounds & Seasonal Maintenance
- Winter: Snow and ice control of doorways, steps and walkways, including salting and shoveling; maintain logs.
- Spring/Fall: Seasonal cleanup (grass cutting, leaf collection, etc.) and upkeep of general grounds and garden.
Building Maintenance & Systems
- Monitor building systems (lighting, HVAC, boiler, fire alarm, emergency systems).
- Boiler care
- Inspection of Parish lighting system, fire alarm and emergency systems; complete yearly inspection of all, and conduct monthly fire alarm tests.
- Perform minor repairs (electrical, plumbing, painting) and replace bulbs/filters.
- Coordinate contractors and assist with inspections (fire, HVAC, elevator).
- Maintain inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies.
Safety, Operations & Administration
- Ensure facilities are clean, safe, and hazard-free; follow safety standards.
- Lock/unlock buildings and respond to urgent/emergency needs.
- Maintain maintenance, inspection, and snow removal logs.
- Support waste management systems.
- Responsible for night deposit money.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications::
- High school diploma or equivalent; 2–3 years’ related experience.
- Solid knowledge of cleaning methods, building systems, and maintenance tools.
- Ability to perform physical work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Valid G Class Driver’s License.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Reliable and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgement.
- Collaborative team player dedicated to supporting shared goals and contributing to a unified team environment.
- Professional, cooperative, and respectful of the Catholic Church’s mission.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Diocese of Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please inform the Human Resources Manager.
