Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator, Full-Time

Description

Job Summary:

The Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator supports the mission of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church by ensuring the parish campus is safe, functional, welcoming, and well maintained. This position oversees the day-to-day upkeep of parish buildings, grounds, equipment, and facility systems while supporting church ministries, events, and operations. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance and repairs, coordinating janitorial and facility service vendors, managing maintenance supplies and inventory, maintaining HVAC and access control systems, assisting with event setup and seasonal decorations, and supporting groundskeeping and landscaping activities. The role requires a commitment to Catholic values, adherence to diocesan safety procedures, flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, and availability for facility-related emergencies. The Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator works collaboratively with parish staff, volunteers, committees, and ministry leaders to provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for worship, education, and community activities.

Ministerial Character

The Pastor is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the Parish of St. Anthony’s, which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish. To fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable collaborators (clerics, religious, or laypeople). He shares his mission with them and entrusts various responsibilities.

Positions employed at St. Anthony’s help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to, and assists, the Pastor in performing his ministry, thereby engaging in ministry for the Church.

Essential Job Duties:

· As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Anthony’s in both your professional and personal life.

• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
• Participate in staff and parish functions, including religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities, as directed.
• Maintain the operating condition, appearance, and functionality of all parish buildings, facilities, equipment, offices, workrooms, meeting spaces, kitchens, halls, classrooms, and grounds.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to facilities, equipment, fixtures, and parish property.
• Coordinate and oversee contracted janitorial service providers and other facility-related vendors to ensure timely, quality completion of assigned services.
• Track inventory levels and order adequate maintenance, groundskeeping, and cleaning supplies for campus operations.
• Coordinate with volunteers and support parish initiatives, including the Building Committee and Fiesta Committee activities as needed.
• Schedule and manage HVAC systems and Wi-Fi-enabled door access systems to support parish events, liturgies, meetings, and campus activities.
• Ensure timely replacement of light bulbs and completion of routine facility maintenance tasks throughout campus buildings.
• Follow established Diocesan safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Occasionally set up and arrange rooms and equipment for meetings and events in parish facilities.
• Assist with seasonal church decorations and campus event preparation as needed.
• Assist with groundskeeping and exterior maintenance, including debris removal, pressure washing, maintaining floor mats, and general outdoor cleaning.
• Assist with landscaping upkeep, including mowing, blowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation monitoring, and general appearance of parish grounds.
• Operate common hand and power tools safely and effectively and maintain familiarity with facility equipment and systems.
• Maintain regular attendance and an established work schedule.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and select holidays as operational needs require.
• Maintain on-call availability for facility-related emergencies.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and safely climb ladders as required to perform essential job functions.
• Perform additional duties and provide support services as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the structure and basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
• Basic knowledge of the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems found in a medium- to large-sized multi-use church campus.
• Intermediate ability to repair and maintain facilities, equipment, and systems and/or manage contractors.
• Skill in verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain respect at all times.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, including holidays and weekends
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work independently at a fast pace, have attention to detail, and to perform repetitive jobs
• Ability to lift and carry at least 80 pounds
• Ability to proficiently communicate in English

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Training:

· High School diploma or GED equivalent is required

Experience:

· Three to five years of experience working in facilities management

· Experience working within the Catholic community is preferred

Catholic Requirement:

· A practicing Roman Catholic in good standing is required

Licenses/Certifications:

· Valid Texas (Class C) driver’s license

· Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies

Working Conditions:

· All employees of the Parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church.

· The Parish is an at-will employer.

· All buildings and vehicles owned by the Parish are tobacco-free.

· Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.

· Working on weekends and evenings, and some holidays, may be required.

· Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech, including Roman Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations.

· Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.

· May be required to use a personal or parish vehicle to drive to off-site locations.

· Traveling within and outside the parish to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may require overnight lodging.