Parish Facilities Technician — Maintenance & Events

ST GREGORY OF NYSSA PARISH; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago’s St. Gregory of Nyssa Parish in Schaumburg, IL, seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain safe, welcoming facilities and support liturgical events. Under the Facilities Supervisor, you will perform cleaning, minor repairs, preventive tasks, and event setup across parish sites.

You will work with clergy and staff, handle custodial duties, basic repairs, and safety tasks, including grounds care, security support, and emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of general building maintenance and custodial practices.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, custodial equipment, and grounds equipment.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, labels, safety information, work requests, and equipment directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with clergy, staff, volunteers, parishioners, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to work independently, organize assignments, exercise sound judgment, and respond to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Open, inspect, prepare, and secure parish buildings according to established schedules.
• Prepare churches and related spaces for Masses, sacramental celebrations, weddings, funerals, and other liturgies.
• Set up and restore classrooms, meeting rooms, halls, hospitality areas, tables, chairs, and equipment for parish activities and special events.
• Inspect entrances, gathering spaces, restrooms, lighting, HVAC conditions, and other public areas before scheduled activities.
• Respond promptly and courteously to facility needs identified by clergy, staff, ministry leaders, and event coordinators.
• Clean churches, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, hallways, restrooms, and other parish areas.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, patching, hardware, lighting, and similar building components.
• Maintain tools, equipment, mechanical rooms, work areas, and maintenance supplies in an orderly and safe condition.
• Provide building access and appropriate assistance to approved contractors and vendors; report concerns to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Inspect sidewalks, entrances, parking areas, exterior lighting, and grounds for hazards, litter, damage, and maintenance needs.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, de-icing, seasonal grounds work, and exterior event preparation.
• Identify and correct safety hazards within assigned authority and immediately report conditions requiring additional action.
• Maintain clear exits and emergency access routes and follow parish and Archdiocesan safety procedures.
• Secure doors, windows, gates, keys, and access devices and report suspicious activity or security concerns promptly.
• Respond appropriately to building emergencies, including water leaks, power failures, HVAC problems, severe weather, and other urgent facility conditions.
• Provide respectful and professional Catholic hospitality to parishioners, visitors, clergy, staff, volunteers, vendors, and contractors.
• Exercise care and responsible stewardship in the use of parish buildings, tools, equipment, supplies, utilities, and other resources.
• Communicate maintenance needs, completed work, safety concerns, and unusual conditions to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with other Facilities employees and parish staff and adjust priorities when ministry or operational needs change.
• Perform other duties and assignments consistent with the responsibility level and general duties of the position.

Skills

General building maintenance

Custodial practices

Power tools

Hand tools

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Grounds equipment

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago’s St. Gregory of Nyssa Parish in Schaumburg, IL, seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain safe, welcoming facilities and support liturgical events. Under the Facilities Supervisor, you will perform cleaning, minor repairs, preventive tasks, and event setup across parish sites.

You will work with clergy and staff, handle custodial duties, basic repairs, and safety tasks, including grounds care, security support, and emergency response as needed.