Facilities/Custodial
Newaygo
Posted 1 week ago

Reports to: Business Manager

Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Hours: Part-time (19 hours/week)

St. Bartholomew and St. Joseph parishes are seeking a dependable, hands-on, and service-oriented Facilities and Grounds Coordinator to help care for our parish buildings and properties.

This position oversees the day-to-day care and maintenance of our facilities and grounds, ensuring that our churches, offices, parish spaces, and surrounding properties are safe, clean, functional, welcoming, and well cared for. The Coordinator works with parish staff, contractors, vendors, employees, volunteers, and parishioners to identify needs, coordinate work, and maintain our facilities as good stewards of the resources entrusted to us.

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee the care and maintenance of parish buildings and grounds at both parish sites.
  • Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs as appropriate.
  • Monitor building systems and identify maintenance needs before they become larger problems.
  • Coordinate with contractors for specialized repairs and maintenance.
  • Oversee grounds maintenance, including mowing, landscaping, seasonal upkeep, and snow removal.
  • Monitor the condition of parking areas, sidewalks, exterior lighting, signage, and other property features.
  • Conduct regular inspections to identify safety, maintenance, and facility needs.
  • Help ensure parish buildings and grounds are safe, clean, functional, and welcoming.
  • Maintain maintenance schedules, records, and documentation.
  • Assist with maintenance budgets, estimates, improvement projects, and long-term facility planning.
  • Work with parish Buildings and Grounds Committees, employees, and volunteers on projects and improvements.
  • Respond to urgent maintenance and safety concerns and coordinate appropriate solutions.
  • Support the mission and ministry of the parishes by helping create beautiful, welcoming, and well-maintained spaces for worship and parish life.

What We’re Looking For

  • Is dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
  • Takes initiative and notices maintenance needs before they become problems.
  • Has practical knowledge of building maintenance, grounds care, or property management.
  • Is comfortable performing basic repairs and maintenance.
  • Can effectively coordinate contractors, vendors, employees, and volunteers.
  • Has good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and beautiful facilities.
  • Is able to prioritize competing needs and manage time effectively.
  • Understands the importance of stewardship and treating parish property with care and respect.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and standing/walking for extended periods, and to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required; ability to travel between parish properties as needed.
  • Supports the Catholic mission and values of St. Bartholomew and St. Joseph parishes.

Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities management, groundskeeping, construction, or a related field is preferred.

Our Parish Values

Humility – It’s not about me. We put others and the mission first.

Generosity – We generously respond to the needs of others and the parish.

Steadfast Faith – Unwavering commitment to Christ and our parish community.

To Apply

If you are someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in caring for buildings and property, and wants to contribute to the life and mission of a Catholic parish, we would love to hear from you. Please send a resume to Nancy Nelson at [email protected]. 

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