Parish Custodian/Maintenance Technician

Catholic Diocese of Lansing; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in East Lansing is seeking a full‑time Parish Custodian/Maintenance Technician to maintain the parish facilities, grounds, and vehicles.

This non‑exempt role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires basic carpentry and plumbing skills. The candidate should have at least two years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least two years of experience using a variety of maintenance tools and procedures.
• Must have a valid driver's license; practicing Catholic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine facility and equipment maintenance, repairs, and basic carpentry and plumbing tasks.
• Clean and dust assigned areas; maintain fixtures, equipment, and furniture.
• Work with the facilities team on preventative maintenance and projects.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment and machinery.
• Assist with installation, repair, and renovation of building components as needed.
• Snow/ice removal, lawn and landscaping duties, and moving equipment.

Skills

Maintenance tools experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Job description

Position:Parish Custodian/Maintenance Technician

Location: East Lansing, MI

Job Id:2424

# of Openings:1

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in East Lansing is seeking a full-time, first shift Parish Custodian/Maintenance Technician. This is a non-exempt position that reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

General Summary: Helps to provide adequate maintenance and preventative maintenance on all parish school equipment, building, grounds, and vehicles to ensure safety to all person, including staff and visitors, and to extend the life and appearance of these items.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of facility and equipment maintenance duties. May perform various routine maintenance and repairs including routine carpentry and plumbing duties based on skill level and experience.
• Clean and dust assigned spaces, including fixtures, equipment, and furniture in these rooms.
• Working with the facilities team to complete preventative maintenance, repairs, and other projects.
• Ability to operate and maintain various custodial equipment and machinery
• Help with a variety of installation, repair and renovation to buildings including but not limited to electrical fixtures and switches, and semi-skilled tasks in construction, repair and maintenance of wooden structures.
• Installation, repair and renovation of some equipment including electrical appliances, valves, hot water heaters, sinks, commodes, hand basins, kitchen appliances, and heating and cooling systems.
• Snow and ice removal from parking lots, ramps, and walkways.
• Lawn and landscaping duties.
• Moving and transporting furniture and equipment.
• Operates a variety of gas powered trucks, tractors, and lawn equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on trucks, tractors, and lawn equipment.
• Prioritizes and completes maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Is responsible for all equipment, vehicles, and tools used.
• Other duties may be assigned on a project basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of two years experience with a variety of maintenance tools, equipment, and procedures.
• Required: Must have a valid driver's license. Practicing Catholic preferred.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to move and load equipment and supplies that weigh pounds or more. Must be able to work independently without direct supervision. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and climb ladders.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.