Maintenance

St. Theresa Parish in Premont, Texas, is seeking a qualified Maintenance staff member to oversee groundskeeping and general care of parish facilities. The Maintenance staff informs and consults with the Pastor on all matters and operations of the parish grounds and facilities.

Ministerial Character:
The Diocesan Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (“the Diocese”) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as the Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Diocesan Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators, who are clerics, religious, and lay people. He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities
to them.

Each position employed in the Diocese of Corpus Christi helps to extend the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job duties and responsibilities. Therefore, this position is closely connected to and assists the Diocesan Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.

Responsibilities:

The list below reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the primary functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

• As an integral part of the ministry for the Church, this position will support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi in both professional and personal life
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic church
• Continuously grows in the ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed
• Maintain an exceptional level of resident satisfaction for assistance and service
• Maintain exceptional level of upkeep and maintenance of the buildings, grounds, equipment (includes minor repair work)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work assignments
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedule, routines and job assignments
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor including frequent bending, walking, and lifting of 10 pounds or more
• Basic mechanical skills
• Experience in maintenance or trades preferred
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn

Additional Requirements:

• Submit to an employment and criminal background and drug screening
• Certified in Safe Environment training provided by the Office for Safe Environment and Child & Family Resources
• Position requires adherence to diocesan policies and procedures

***In order to be considered for employment with the Diocese of Corpus Christi locations, all interested individuals must complete the online application at https://diocesecc.org/human-resources.