Job Details

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary: Under the immediate supervision of the Facilities Manager, and the general direction of the Pastor and Business Manager, is responsible for the general cleaning and upkeep of Parish buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position is scheduled for working evenings for approximately 4 to 6 hours each evening, the days to be determined. Work will include setup/tear-down of parish/school functions, events, and activities, as well as accomplishment of minor maintenance and janitorial tasks.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Accomplish required setup/teardown tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager
• Perform daily/weekly cleaning of the Parish Hall ensuring restrooms are tidy and fully stocked
• Perform various routine maintenance and repairs
• Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required; maintain a safe work environment
• Accomplish end-of-day closing tasks to ensure campus buildings are secured and alarms properly set
• Keep parish and school grounds and buildings neat and clean
• Provide excellent customer service to co-workers, staff, parishioners, and visitors
• Complete special projects as may be assigned by the Facilities Manager
• Review the daily facility setup schedule to ensure setups are accomplished in a timely manner
• Accomplish work orders as assigned by the Facilities Manager
• Maintain the tidiness, appearance, and proper stocking of housekeeping closets as needed
• Maintain awareness of daily campus events/activities, and take appropriate action to escalate internally or externally, any safety and/or security issues/concerns
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned by the Facilities Manager
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Supervision provided by the Director of Facilities

Internal Contacts:

• Diocese Pastors, Priests, Business Managers, and employees.

External Contacts:

• Parishioners, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Required to work evenings and weekends
• This position is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding business needs, tight deadlines and heavy workloads.

• Lifting: Safely lifting 35 lbs. on a regular basis, 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Use of Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm and being able to turn a key and doorknob and operate work tools.
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, clearly, and quickly.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a security alarm or computer monitor; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, general labor, etc.). or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., inspection, etc.)
• Climbing: Ability to ascend and descend ladders (including 6', 8', 12', 25' and roof hatch ladders), stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or with correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
• Able to reach and use appropriately: computers, office equipment, tools, cleaning supplies, and other facilities equipment
• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and vibration materials.

Travel Requirements:

Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must have valid State driver's license. Must maintain a valid Driver's License and auto insurance meeting diocesan minimum requirements.
• Experience with building, ground, and/or industrial maintenance.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community
• Knowledge of various electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and building systems
• Ability to diagnose and perform minor mechanical repairs
• Good mechanical aptitude and familiar with construction
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of cleaning/janitorial equipment and supplies and their safe use and storage
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be personable and able to converse intelligently and work effectively with contractors, parishioners, and staff.
• Ability to effectively lead and coordinate the activities of staff, contractors, and volunteers
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to self-motivate, manage responsibilities, and work independently
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time-management techniques.
• Positive attitude, personable, ability to work effectively with all types of people
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Ability to work flexible hours and address emergency calls, including weekends and evenings on an as-needed basis. Ability to work in various climate conditions.

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt, Part-time 20 to 29 hours per week, on-site, days TBD