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Description

St. Gerard Parish is accepting applications for the caretaker position. This is a full-time position where you will be working with the office staff, pastor, and committee members of the church.

This position requires general maintenance and cleanliness of the church buildings and its surroundings which include the hall, offices, storage/equipment rooms, parking lot, grounds/gardens, and rectory. Care of church grounds would include: lawn-cutting, hedge-trimming, flowerbed tending, shoveling/snow blowing.

You will also be required to regularly inspect the church facilities to assess any necessary maintenance and repair requirements - reporting all findings to the Properties Committee.  Regular inspections would include furnaces, water heaters, air conditioning units, cleaning equipment, etc.

Aside from regular cleaning and maintenance duties, you will also be required to assist with setting up the hall/church for various functions that take place (funerals, weddings, bible study groups, meetings, etc.).

Grade 12 education is preferred. Education on various cleaning chemicals, workplace safety (WHMIS), and equipment use is an asset. Training will be provided.

Physical mobility and stamina are ideal - due to covering a large facility, including inside and outside the buildings, and climbing on the roof.

Ability to:
- follow instructions
- have good organizational skills
- be a team player
- work independently
- communicate
- be detail-oriented

The position deals with a lot of interaction. Being courteous and polite to all staff, volunteers, renters, and visitors is a must. Good inter-personal and co-operative relationships are important in the parish.

*Must be able to obtain a current Criminal Record Check
*Good working knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church, liturgical year, and parish life are an asset
*Preference may be given to practicing Catholics

You must be legally entitled to work in Saskatchewan.