Maintenance

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland; Stow, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Parish in Stow, Ohio is seeking a dependable Full-Time Custodian / Maintenance team member to keep church, school, and campus clean, safe, and welcoming for worship, learning, and community life.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the role covers custodial care, general maintenance, groundskeeping, event setup, and light repairs, with on-call weekend availability and a commitment to serve parishioners, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Dependable and service-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility for on-call weekend responsibilities.
• Successful completion of required background check.
• Participation in the Diocesan VIRTUS program.
• One to three years of custodial, janitorial, maintenance, or facilities experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties throughout the church, school, and parish facilities.
• Maintain clean, welcoming spaces for parishioners, students, staff, and visitors.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and assist with repairs.
• Assist with light maintenance including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting.
• Maintain parish grounds and assist with seasonal upkeep.
• Set up and teardown for parish events and meetings.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed.

Skills

Dependable

Teamwork

On-call availability

VIRTUS program

Service-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full-Time Custodian / Maintenance

Holy Family Parish | Stow, OhioFull-Time | Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Holy Family Parish is seeking a dependable, service-oriented Full-Time Custodian / Maintenance team member to help maintain clean, safe, welcoming, and functional spaces throughout the parish, school, church, and campus.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Custodian / Maintenance team member will perform custodial care, general maintenance, groundskeeping, event setup, and light repairs. This position plays an important role in supporting the parish community and creating an environment where parishioners, students, staff, and visitors can worship, learn, and grow in faith.

Essential Responsibilities

Custodial & Facility Care

• Perform assigned custodial duties throughout the church, school, and parish facilities.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and welcoming spaces for parishioners, students, staff, and visitors.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and facility needs.
• Assist the Director of Facilities with general maintenance and repair projects.

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform light maintenance and repairs as needed, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical systems, Painting.
• Assist with routine upkeep and maintenance of parish facilities.
• Identify facility issues and communicate maintenance needs to the Director of Facilities.

Grounds & Seasonal Maintenance

• Maintain the appearance and safety of parish grounds.
• Assist with landscaping and seasonal grounds maintenance.
• Remove litter and debris from campus areas.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, entrances, and other designated areas as needed.
• Work both indoors and outdoors throughout changing seasonal conditions.

Events & Campus Support

• Assist with room setup and teardown for parish events, meetings, and special functions.
• Move furniture, tables, chairs, equipment, and other materials as needed.
• Provide facility support for parish activities and events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pastor or Director of Facilities.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dependable and service-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to respond to facility needs and on-call weekend responsibilities.
• Successful completion of required background check.
• Participation in the Diocesan VIRTUS program.

Preferred:

• One to three years of custodial, janitorial, maintenance, or facilities experience.
• General knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Experience working with tools and maintenance equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Safely lift and move up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Climb ladders while carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Bend, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
• Navigate confined mechanical spaces.
• Move furniture, tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of seasonal weather conditions.
• Perform snow and ice removal and other physically demanding grounds work.

Schedule & Availability

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with flexible availability required to meet parish and facility needs. On-call weekend availability is required.

Mission & Community

Since 1946, Holy Family Parish has served as a vibrant Catholic presence in Stow and the surrounding community. The parish is supported by dedicated clergy, staff, teachers, volunteers, and parishioners who work together to serve others and build God's Kingdom.

The Custodian / Maintenance position contributes directly to this mission by ensuring that parish and school facilities are clean, safe, attractive, and ready to serve the community.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience.