Church Facilities & Grounds Technician

Diocese Of Gaylord; Onekama (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph of Onekama is seeking a part-time Maintenance staff member to care for church buildings, grounds and the cemetery. Responsibilities include cleaning, snow removal, sprinkler system upkeep, and preparing spaces for Mass and community events.

The role covers minor repairs, cleaning of facilities, setup of furniture for events, and recycling duties to maintain a safe, welcoming place for worship and programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of buildings, grounds, and cemetery.
• Clean and maintain church outside; windows cleaned inside and out weather permitting in church, offices, basement and rectory. Replace candles as needed.
• In winter months, sidewalks and entrances are kept snow free and salted before Mass and events.
• Maintain underground sprinkler system for lawn with Spring start-up and Fall shut-down.
• Roofs: monitor snow loads and inspect for leaks; clear ice dams with caution.
• St Joseph Cemetery: cut grass, trim as needed, restart sprinkler system in Spring.
• Setup/Teardown tables and chairs for events; Faith Formation, Food Pantry, Funeral Luncheons, Meetings, Bazaars, Festivals, etc.
• Rotate security cameras batteries.
• Recycle including all cardboard at local recycling center.
• Obtain bids for construction, maintenance, etc., projects upon request.

Skills

Maintenance

Groundskeeping

Cleaning

Snow removal

Job description

Saint Joseph of Onekama is seeking a part-time Maintenance staff member to care for church buildings, grounds and the cemetery. Responsibilities include cleaning, snow removal, sprinkler system upkeep, and preparing spaces for Mass and community events.

The role covers minor repairs, cleaning of facilities, setup of furniture for events, and recycling duties to maintain a safe, welcoming place for worship and programs.