Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernadette Parish in Westlake, Ohio, is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor to support the care, maintenance, and operation of all parish facilities and grounds.

Working with the Maintenance Supervisor, you will help keep parish buildings and outdoor spaces safe, clean, and fully operational for ministries, school, and community activities. The role requires a minimum of five years in facilities maintenance, strong communication skills, and the ability to respond to emergencies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, property management, or related fields.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds and perform physical work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Availability to respond to facility emergencies on a 24/7, year-round basis.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and other hours as needed for parish events or emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the daily operation and maintenance of all parish facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment according to established schedules.
• Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building systems.
• Participate in facility improvement projects and capital maintenance initiatives.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and potential code or regulatory issues.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of outside contractors as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining parish grounds, parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, playgrounds, athletic fields, and outdoor gathering spaces.
• Monitor and maintain exterior lighting, fencing, signage, irrigation systems, and other outdoor infrastructure.
• Coordinate with contractors responsible for landscaping, lawn care, tree maintenance, snow removal, and seasonal grounds maintenance.
• Help monitor cleaning schedules for classrooms, offices, church facilities, restrooms, hallways, gymnasiums, and common areas.
• Assist with setup and teardown for parish, school, and community events.
• Ensure tables, chairs, platforms, and other event equipment are available, maintained, and safely stored.
• Support major parish events as needed.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with diocesan, local, state, and federal health, safety, fire, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct and document routine safety inspections.
• Maintain records related to fire inspections, boiler inspections, Health Department requirements, and AHERA compliance.
• Respond to facility emergencies and urgent maintenance needs as required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

St. Bernadette Parish | Westlake, OhioFull-Time

Position Summary

St. Bernadette Parish is seeking a skilled and dependable Assistant Maintenance Supervisor to support the care, maintenance, and operation of all parish facilities and grounds. Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, this position helps ensure that parish buildings and outdoor spaces remain safe, clean, attractive, and fully operational in support of the parish's ministries, school, and community activities.

Essential Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance

• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the daily operation and maintenance of all parish facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment according to established schedules.
• Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building systems.
• Participate in facility improvement projects and capital maintenance initiatives.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and potential code or regulatory issues.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of outside contractors as assigned.

Grounds & Exterior Maintenance

• Assist in maintaining parish grounds, parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, playgrounds, athletic fields, and outdoor gathering spaces.
• Monitor and maintain exterior lighting, fencing, signage, irrigation systems, and other outdoor infrastructure.
• Coordinate with contractors responsible for landscaping, lawn care, tree maintenance, snow removal, and seasonal grounds maintenance.

Custodial & Event Support

• Help monitor cleaning schedules for classrooms, offices, church facilities, restrooms, hallways, gymnasiums, and common areas.
• Assist with setup and teardown for parish, school, and community events.
• Ensure tables, chairs, platforms, and other event equipment are available, maintained, and safely stored.
• Support major parish events as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Assist in maintaining compliance with diocesan, local, state, and federal health, safety, fire, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct and document routine safety inspections.
• Maintain records related to fire inspections, boiler inspections, Health Department requirements, and AHERA compliance.
• Respond to facility emergencies and urgent maintenance needs as required.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, property management, or related fields.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds and perform physical work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Availability to respond to facility emergencies on a 24/7, year-round basis.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and other hours as needed for parish events or emergency situations.

Working knowledge of:

• HVAC systems
• Plumbing
• Electrical systems
• Carpentry
• Groundskeeping
• Custodial operations

Personal & Professional Attributes

• Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church, Catholic education, and St. Bernadette Parish.
• Integrity, professionalism, and excellent customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships with parish staff, volunteers, contractors, parishioners, and school families.
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained campus.

Why Join St. Bernadette Parish?

St. Bernadette Parish is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where faith, education, and community flourish. As Assistant Maintenance Supervisor, you will play an essential role in supporting the parish's ministries by ensuring that its facilities and grounds remain safe, functional, and inviting for worship, education, and fellowship. Your work will directly contribute to the mission of serving parishioners, students, families, and visitors through responsible stewardship and excellence in facility operations.