Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Archdiocese of Detroit•Troy, MI

About The Position

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall cleanliness, safety, appearance, and operation of all parish buildings and grounds. This position performs custodial and maintenance tasks, coordinates preventive maintenance, supports parish events, and supervises the part-time Maintenance Assistant. The role ensures a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained environment for parishioners, guests, and staff.

Requirements

Experience with basic building maintenance, repair, and custodial work.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain clean, safe environments.
Good communication skills; dependable, organized, and self-directed.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, lift up to 50 lbs., and be on feet for extended periods.
Comfortable using ladders or a lift up to 25 feet.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Familiarity with Catholic rituals/seasons and community environments.

Nice To Haves

experience supervising others preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct daily campus inspections; perform light seasonal outdoor work and basic grounds care.
Clean all parish spaces as needed: restrooms, kitchen, offices, classrooms/meeting rooms, social hall, and church.
Remove all refuse daily and maintain sanitary conditions throughout campus.
Perform basic repairs to electrical, plumbing, lighting, sprinkler, and HVAC systems.
Monitor building systems, identify problems, and communicate major needs to the Parish Business Manager to coordinate with contractors for specialized repairs or services.
Maintain inventories of cleaning, maintenance, and social hall supplies.
Replace lighting and perform routine preventive maintenance.
Set up and tear down spaces for parish events, meetings, and liturgical seasons.
Share and assign duties with the part-time Maintenance Assistant; provide direction and oversight.
Perform other duties as needed to support parish operations.