Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Technician

Pontiac, Michigan

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Job Description

Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Technician

St. Damien of Molokai Parish

St. Damien of Molokai Parish is seeking a dependable, self-motivated Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Technician to help maintain our two worship sites and parish facilities. This position plays an important role in ensuring that parish buildings and grounds are safe, clean, welcoming, and well maintained for worship, ministry, and community activities.

Responsibilities

Perform routine building maintenance, minor repairs, and custodial duties.
Maintain parish grounds, including lawn mowing, edging, trimming, landscaping, and seasonal cleanup.
Shovel sidewalks, entrances, and pedestrian walkways before weekend Masses and during parish office hours. Apply salt and de-icing materials as needed to maintain safe access to parish facilities.
Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and equipment for parish events, meetings, funerals, weddings, and special liturgies.
Conduct routine inspections of parish facilities and grounds and address maintenance and safety concerns.
Assist in preparing church facilities and worship spaces for liturgical celebrations and parish events.
Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for parishioners, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

Experience in maintenance, custodial services, groundskeeping, or a related field preferred.
Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
Ability to safely operate parish equipment, including lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers, snow blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
Valid driver's license required.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and Archdiocese of Detroit Safe Environment requirements.
Respect for and support of the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

Schedule

Part-time, 19 hours per week.
Flexible schedule with seasonal responsibilities related to grounds maintenance, snow removal, parish events, and liturgical celebrations.

To Apply

Interested applicants can forward their resume to Carol Knedgen at accounting@st-damien.org

St. Damien of Molokai Parish is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled environment for worship, ministry, and community life across its two church campuses.

St. Damien of Molokai Parish is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment consistent with the teachings, mission, and values of the Catholic Church.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Pontiac, Michigan
Website	https://www.aod.org/careers

Skills

Background Investigationunmatched
Blowersunmatched
Carpentryunmatched
Custodial Servicesunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Environmental Regulationsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
Groundskeepingunmatched
Landscapingunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance - Plumbingunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Property Maintenanceunmatched
Time Managementunmatched

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