Caretaker Manresa Retreat Center

Job Title: Manresa Caretaker

Department Name: Facilities Department

Position Reports To: Missy Grams Director of Facilities and Food Services

Classification: Salaried Non-Exempt

Job Status: Full Time 12 Month Year benefits eligible

Hours: Variable depending on retreats/visitors but generally 40 hours a week

Current Date: 2/18/26

Estimated Start Date: 5/26/2026

Primary Purpose/Job Summary:

The Caretaker for Manresa is the person who is primarily responsible for the care and maintenance of Brophys Manresa Retreat property and adjacent residential property in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Sedona AZ. This person also manages meals for all retreats and guests of the Retreat property including students and adults. The Manresa Caretaker must be able to work in accordance with Brophys retreat calendar and may be required to travel to Phoenix occasionally for supplies or to attend meetings. Housing and a vehicle for work are provided at no charge to the Manresa Caretaker and full-time benefits are also available.

Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

Being the primary property caretaker and cook for all guests of Manresa including students and adults on retreat or visiting the property and being on call for the needs of guests.

Performing repairs and upkeep of all buildings and grounds.

Completing regular maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs and air filters paint/stain exteriors of cabins maintaining equipment and appliances.

Maintaining all landscaping snow removal splitting and stacking of wood maintenance and repairs of outdoor equipment/systems.

Inspecting preventative maintenance and troubleshooting various equipment and systems as needed for operations.

Shopping for and preparing meals for all retreats and events.

Coordinating in advance with retreat groups to ensure the facilities and meals are supplied according to the groups anticipated schedule and any dietary/allergy restrictions.

Working with retreat leaders at checkout to ensure departing checklist items have been completed by retreatants.

Performing janitorial services after retreats including cleaning laundry cabin inspections.

Regular shampooing of carpets waxing of floors etc.

Maintaining security of buildings grounds and equipment.

Attending Pine Flats resident meetings to stay informed about the geographic area.

Monitoring inventory of all Manresa tools and supplies.

Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a safe environment.

Prompt reporting to Facilities Director regarding issues to be resolved.

Submitting post-retreat reports to Brophys Office of Faith and Justice and attending regular virtual meetings with the Facility Director and Facilities Department Chief Engineer.

Performing other duties as assigned.

The Manresa Caretaker must comply with Brophys employment policies which include maintaining a drug-free smoke-free facility both at the Retreat Center and the adjacent residential property.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to Brophys Director of Facilities and Food Services Missy Grams: . Brophy College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Brophy offers its student body of 1400 boys a rigorous and relevant college preparatory curriculum a highly developed fine arts and music program a diversity of extracurricular activities and a strong retreat and service-learning program. As a Jesuit school Brophy takes great pride in striving to form well-rounded young men who are firmly grounded in a relationship with God that orients them to lead lives of service. More information about the school is available at .

Requisite qualifications include:

Ability to work within Brophys retreat schedule and calendar which may include weekday evening and weekend shifts.

Ability to work outdoors as needed.

Cooking abilities for groups up to 50.

Punctuality and must be a well-organized self-starter with the ability to multitask.

Maintaining a clean and neat personal appearance.

Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Ability to read English safety labels and signs.

Bending and lifting items up to 50 pounds.

Climbing stairs stools and ladders.

Experience in handling and working with maintenance equipment and supplies.

Must pass E-Verify and a criminal background check.