Summer Custodial Assistant

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Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 5, 2026 Last posted June 5, 2026
Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area.  Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Summer Custodial Assistant at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church supports the maintenance and cleanliness of parish and school facilities during the summer months. This role helps ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for staff, parishioners, and visitors while supporting the overall mission of the parish community.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist with cleaning and maintaining parish and school buildings, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas
  • Perform routine custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal
  • Support floor care, including waxing, buffing, and deep cleaning as needed
  • Assist with setup and breakdown of rooms and spaces for parish and school events
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks and report repair needs to supervisory staff
  • Help maintain outdoor areas, including light groundskeeping as assigned
  • Follow all safety procedures and guidelines for cleaning equipment and materials
  • Ensure facilities are secure and properly maintained during summer operations
  • Work collaboratively with maintenance and parish staff to complete assigned projects

 

Job Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or currently enrolled in high school preferred
  • Previous custodial, maintenance, or related experience preferred
  • Ability to follow directions and complete tasks independently
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety
  • Physical ability to lift, carry, and perform manual labor tasks
  • Dependable, punctual, and able to work a consistent schedule
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff and supervisors
  • Commitment to supporting a Catholic parish environment

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.  
 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. 

About this role

Summary

Assist with cleaning, maintenance, and setup for parish and school facilities.

Job title

Summer Custodial Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

religion

Location requirements

Remote work not specified; likely on-site in Shrewsbury, MO.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cleaningattention to detailsafety proceduresmanual labor

Preferred skills

custodial experiencegroundskeeping

Specializations

cleaninggroundskeepingmaintenancecustodial
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shrewsbury, MO 63119, USA

On-site City