Custodian at Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit Catholic School Custodian

Revision Date: July 27,2026

Status: 40 hours per week

School: Holy Spirit

Practicing Catholic: Preferred
Position: School Custodian

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Responsible to: Business Administrator

Hourly Range: $25.00–30.00 per hour

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Holy Spirit Catholic School, located at 4382 Duchene Lane in the Columbus suburb of Whitehall, is seeking a full-time custodian to work after school hours. The custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the school building as well as the rooms in the outside modular building. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: cleaning classrooms, restrooms, halls and offices daily; sanitizing and maintaining supplies in all restrooms; emptying trash and recycling bins daily; replacing light bulbs and trash bags; and other related duties. The custodian should maintain confidentiality and respect toward children, families, faculty and staff; demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and have enthusiasm for the goals and mission of Holy Spirit School.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits are according to Diocesan policy.

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I. JOB SUMMARY
Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all staff and visitors by personally performing the following essential job responsibilities. Work is scheduled after school hours, 
typically 3:00–11:00 p.m.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within 
this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the Parish and Diocesan policy and procedures manuals.

II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supervises other school custodial staff.
2. Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting classrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas
3. Clean and sanitize restrooms, ensuring supplies are stocked
4. Empty trash and recycling bins throughout the building
5. Maintain floors (including periodic deeper cleaning as needed)
6. Assist with setup and breakdown for school events, liturgies, and activities
7. Monitor and report maintenance or safety concerns to the business administrator.
8. Perform minor maintenance tasks as needed (e.g., replacing light bulbs, basic repairs)
9. Regular attendance and punctuality is essential for this job.

III. OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Complies with federal, state and local safety laws.
2. Maintains a neat and safe work area.
3. Passes any competencies for this position.
4. Performs other duties, as assigned

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or 
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required: Compliance with BCI/FBI background checks and the completion of the Protecting God’s Children program
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
Experience: Previous custodian experience is preferred
Job Related Skills: This position requires frequent movement about the school building to complete the essential job responsibilities as outlined above.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to be a team player and have harmonious relationship skills when dealing with co-workers and other parish employees, families, and the general public.

V. PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS
The Physical Demands Strength Rating that below reflects the estimated overall strength requirement of the job. It represents the strength requirements, which are important for 
average, successful work performance.
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move 
objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.