OLOPS Chackbay Parish-Cemetery Facilities Associate

Job Description

The Parish/Cemetery Facilities Associate is a part-time, non-exempt position that will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the parish facilities and cemetery grounds for Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church-Chackbay.

The Parish/Cemetery Facilities Associate reports to the Director of Business Operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following:

● Performs routine maintenance, repairs (lawn care, filters, light bulbs, cleaning drains, etc.), and basic upgrades for the parish and cemetery grounds.

● Collects and disposes of garbage around the parish and cemetery grounds.

● Inspects property, buildings, systems and equipment regularly to identify potential issues.

● Keeps inventory of equipment & supplies.

● Works with the Director of Business Operations on a master maintenance task list and helps identify when it is appropriate to involve the volunteer maintenance team.

● Prepares the property and buildings for severe weather.

● Assists with assessing the property and buildings for any damage thereto following any severe weather.

● Cleans the interior and exterior of the parish buildings, as needed

● Assists with the setup and clean up of parish events, as needed

This Position Supervises: None

Qualifications to Perform the Job Successfully:

Education and/or Experience:

● High School Diploma or Equivalent

● General facilities maintenance, basic carpentry, and grounds keeping knowledge. 1

Other Skills and Requirements:

● The individual must be a practicing Catholic and in full communion with the Catholic Church, willing to work according to the values of OLOPS Parish.

● He or she must live a lifestyle according to the Code of Professional Conduct of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, available at htdiocese.org/manualofpolicies.

● He or she must be a living witness of a missionary disciple as defined by Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, interpreted by the Magisterium of the Church.

● Must be able to successfully complete Safe Environment training.

● Must have a driver's license with a good driving record.

● Must be able to read, write, understand, and speakspeak English.

● Ability to conduct oneself with a professional attitude and manner.

● Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive situations and documents/ records.

● Basic knowledge of the Catholic Church, teachings, and her values.

● Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

● Must be able to communicate clearly by phone, in written form including email, and verbally to staff members and parishioners.

● Must be able to multi-task and set priorities.

● Must be able to regularly walk, stand, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders, and the like for long periods of time.

● Ability to operate handheld tools, power tools/equipment, and measuring devices.

● Must be able to perform strenuous activities, including but not limited to lifting and/or moving between 75lbs-100lbs unassisted or with the use of a dolly.

● Ability to work outdoors in various weather (e.g. hot, cold, wet).

This job description is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. This job description is subject to change at the management’s discretion.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate against applicants or employees by reason
of race, color, religion*, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable
law.
*The Diocese, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to require
“practicing Catholic” to be a qualification for a position.

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