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Position: Part-time Housekeeper – Amherstburg-Harrow Catholic Family of Parishes
Primary location: St. John the Baptist Parish – 225 Brock Street, Amherstburg, Ontario
Commitment: maximum of 18 hours per week (flexibility to work varying days and/or hours
based on business needs is required)
Compensation: Hourly pay rate in accordance with Diocese of London policies.
Posting date: July 24, 2025
Closing date: August 10, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Pastor, the Housekeeper performs all basic cleaning for the parish, including offices, common areas and the rectory.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:- Cleans church offices, meeting rooms, washroom facilities and other common areas on a regular basis and/or based on event needs
- Performs regular weekly household cleaning of the rectory, including but not limited to: dusting, vacuuming, mopping of floors, collecting and emptying of trash and recycling, disinfecting of bathrooms (sinks, showers, tubs, toilets, etc.),
- Collects garbage and recycling and places in appropriate receptacles
- Reviews and updates cleaning and washroom supply inventories ensuring required supplies are readily available
- Changes bedding and towels on a weekly basis or as requested by the Pastor
- Assists and/or provides backup coverage for the Custodian as required
- May assist, given proper prior notice, with duties of a similar nature as assigned at any of the buildings within the Amherstburg-Harrow Catholic Family of Parishes
- Other duties of a similar nature as assigned by the pastor
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in cleaning professional business offices and/oror properties
- Working knowledge of and experience with the safe handling and proper use of household cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Adept at multi-tasking and organizing effectively to ensure timely completion of a number of tasks in a short period of time
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with excellent attention to detail regarding cleanliness
- Ability and willingness to perform physical tasks in an efficient and safe manner
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours based on needs of parish, which may include weekends or evenings
- Professional representative of the Diocese of London at all time with an understanding of and desire to support and promote the mission of the Diocese of London.
A police record check as deemed suitable by the Diocese of London will be required of the successful candidate.
Note: All new staff are required to complete on-line mandatory training available in English or French. Basic computer and reading proficiency to successfully complete this education is required.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to [email protected] and reference the job title in the subject line of your email OR provide your resume and cover letter to the Family of Parishes Office at 225 Brock Street, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2G9.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Diocese of London is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing suitable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection processes, please make your needs known at that time.