Job Title: CHURCH MAINTENANCE PERSON
Location: Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Hamilton
Employment Type: Part-Time, approx. 10 hours/week
POSITION SUMMARY
Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Hamilton is seeking a part-time Maintenance Person for approximately 10 hours per week of year around responsibilities. Spring/summer/fall/winter responsibilities as many hours as needed with the prior approval of the pastor. Reporting to the Parish Priest, this position offers a competitive rate of pay and requires a commitment to work flexible hours starting not sooner than 8 am.
DUTIES & RESPONABILITIES
Spring/Summer/Fall
- Cutting grass with mowing equipment and upkeep of general grounds and gardens.
- Watering, weeding, and fall leaf collection.
Winter
- Snow and ice control of doorways, steps, and walkways including salting, shoveling, and use of snow blower.
- Maintenance of winter snow removal logs.
- Outdoor and indoor Liturgical seasonal decorating.
Year-Round (All Season)
- Conduct regular inspection of Parish lighting system, fire alarm, and emergency systems, including monthly fire alarm tests.
- Facilitate inspections and tests (Fire department, backflow testing, furnace, AC, elevator).
- Parish garbage collection/recycling and disposal upkeep.
- Inspect the grounds for garbage and keep areas surrounding the rectory, office, and church clean.
- Perform maintenance cleaning of the church building on a weekly basis, including vacuuming of the sanctuary area and washing the church floor and washrooms. Clean the Parish Hall as needed.
- Set up/take down rooms/spaces for funerals and other events (e.g., tables, chairs, etc.) in the Parish Hall and lobby as needed.
- Boiler care daily in winter, occasionally in spring/fall.
- General electrical, plumbing, and minor building repairs as needed.
- Maintains adequate supplies for the various facilities including washrooms, parking lot, and grounds.
- Ensure appropriate maintenance logs are completed and up to date.
- Participate in an emergency contact list.
- Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years related experience in maintenance & groundskeeping/landscaping preferred.
- Ability to perform physical work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Familiar with safe operations and maintenance of landscaping equipment (lawnmower, trimmers, snow blower, etc.).
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
- Good communication skills.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Valid G Class Driver’s license.
- Flexible availability, which may include evenings and weekends.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Diocese of Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please inform the Human Resources Manager.
