POSITION DESCRIPTION 

IMMEDIATE OPENING: Day Shift Custodian

We seek a team player who takes pride in their work. Under the direction and supervision of the Facilities Manager, the custodian is responsible for maintaining the physical school and campus grounds in a condition which ensures students, staff, and visitors have a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position. Normal shift hours are from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday with some required evenings/weekend overtime.  The selected applicant will:

• perform a wide variety of general and semi-skilled janitorial and maintenance activities 

• assist with the setup/breakdown of facilities for meetings and events

• operate power equipment,  hand tools and maintenance equipment

• follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies

• move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools as required

• follow all OSHA safety and code requirements, and adhere to all school policies and safety regulations

• possess flexibility and willingness to accommodate occasional overtime requests

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have sufficient strength, ability and dexterity to perform required duties

• Regularly required to push and pull objects, stand, squat, stoop, kneel and reach both forward and above the head

• Must frequently lift and and/or move up to 50 pounds 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• General experience and knowledge of  necessary maintenance/janitorial skills

• Be a self-starter who works independently and cooperatively with minimum supervision

• Possess and maintain a valid State vehicle operator’s license with a good driving record

• Previous maintenance/janitorial experience preferred

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

• Self-starter and motivated worker

• Attend safety workshops for to support safety compliance certifications, such as asbestos awareness training, bloodborne pathogen awareness, etc

• Must complete Archdiocese of Detroit Protecting God’s Children workshop and comply with fingerprinting and criminal background check requirements

Interested candidates are invited to send a resume to Mary Vallone, Assistant to the Principal, at mvallone@mhsmi.org by March 30, 2022.

Mercy High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment equally regardless of age, color, national origin, race, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of its status as a religious entity the school may consider an applicant’s religious affiliation in its employment decisions consistent with State and Federal law.