Facilities Technician – Church Grounds & Buildings

Archchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Worker to care for church facilities, classrooms, and grounds. You will perform repairs, basic trades, and routine cleaning, while ensuring safety and compliance with parish standards.

The role requires physical fitness, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Work under supervision of the Pastor and Operations Director, and contribute to a safe, well-maintained campus across church, rectory, social center, and school

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in maintenance or a related area.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, or electrical.
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean campus inside and outside.
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of parish grounds.
• Make minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Perform plumbing, carpentry, plastering, or electrical repairs.
• Read and follow written instructions; communicate in writing.
• Use power and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Care for buildings: church, rectory, social center, school.
• Clean, wax, and maintain floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Dust, empty wastebaskets, wash walls and windows; replenish supplies.
• Perform preventative inspections and notify supervisor.
• Install/remove window AC units; replace batteries and bulbs.
• Perform snow removal; periodic landscaping.
• Other assignments as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures knowledge

Facilities & grounds maintenance

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Worker to care for church facilities, classrooms, and grounds. You will perform repairs, basic trades, and routine cleaning, while ensuring safety and compliance with parish standards.

The role requires physical fitness, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Work under supervision of the Pastor and Operations Director, and contribute to a safe, well-maintained campus across church, rectory, social center, and school