Facilities Maintenance/Custodian, Holy Family Church/School, Seattle

Position: Facilities Maintenance/Custodian for Church & Parochial School

Location: Holy Family Parish and Parochial School

Schedule: Full Time/Monday-Friday

DATE: June 3 2025

POSITION PURPOSE

The Maintenance Personnel is responsible for performing a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the church and school facilities are clean safe and functioning efficiently. This role supports both the ministry and educational operations by maintaining buildings equipment and grounds.

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Overseas the on-going maintenance of buildings and grounds for the Parish and School.

B. Represents the parish when dealing with outside contractors in all major maintenance construction and renovation projects.

C. Identifies outside contractors vendors and service providers and negotiates contracts.

D. Performs preventive maintenance to buildings and grounds to minimize plumbing mechanical electrical and heating system failures.

E. Diagnoses problems and makes needed repairs to buildings.

F. Check boilers for proper operation making adjustments as appropriate.

G. Schedule annual Backflow Boiler and fire extinguisher inspections.

H. Establishes work priorities and provides training and work direction to volunteers and/or janitorial firm.

I. Maintains an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and reorders as appropriate.

J. Empties garbage cans throughout the facility as needed or on a scheduled basis.

K. Collects and removes litter from the grounds on a daily basis.

L. Maintains grounds performing functions such as mowing watering pruning

M. Coordinates groundkeeper volunteers

N. Makes sure the cleaning crew has all the supplies needed.

O. Assures that buildings are secure when not in use.

P. Facilities Key keeper.

Q. Capable of effectively handling the physical demands of the job which can involve pushing/lifting 50lbs climbing ladders constant bending and lifting and working from knees or low to the floor.

S. Attend archdiocesan safety certification training program

Custodial Duties

• Assist with cleaning tasks such as sweeping mopping vacuuming emptying trash and restroom maintenance.

• Set up and tear down for events meetings services and classroom activities.

Groundskeeping

• Coordinate volunteers to maintain exterior areas including lawns gardens sidewalks parking lots and playgrounds.

• Perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal leaf raking and minor landscaping.

Safety & Compliance

• Monitor and address safety hazards and code violations.

• Serves as a member of the Parish/School Safety Committee

• Ensure maintenance practices are in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Inventory & Supplies

• Maintain inventory of tools cleaning supplies and repair materials.

• Coordinate with vendors for service calls or larger repair projects when needed.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with church staff school faculty and volunteers.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.

III. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

1. Assist the school personnel

2. Sets up for special events (e. g. chairs tables and other event requirements).

3. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

4. Flexible schedule and on-call support as needed including occasional nights and weekends.

5. Opening/closing buildings and monitoring facility security

6. Responding to urgent maintenance needs as they arise

QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintenance experience

• Ability to perform physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs climbing ladders etc.)

• In-depth knowledge of building maintenance including plumbing electrical and general repairs.

• Must pass background check and comply with Safe Environment policies

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Ability to interact positively with staff students and parishioners

• Respectful and supportive of the Catholic mission and values

Salary:

Salary range is $25-$30/hourdepending on experience skills and years of service in similar positions. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications.

Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options dental vision life accidental death and disability long term disability pension 403(b) HSA FSA and generous sick leave vacation and holidays.