Part-Time Facilities Assistant

Description

Job Summary

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking a part-time Facilities Assistant for Holy Family Catholic School for the 2026-2027 school year. The Facilities Assistant fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by helping the Director of Facilities oversee and maintain facility needs relating to day-to-day operations, including janitorial services. The Facilities Assistant assists the Director of Facilities by ensuring that the school is well maintained for its educational purpose as well as safety and efficiency. The position is hired and evaluated by the President, with input from the Director of Facilities.

Ministerial Character 

The President is the visible foundation of the school which the Bishop has entrusted to the President. The President makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the school. In order to fulfill this mission, the President employs suitable, chosen collaborators. The President shares with them Christ’s mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed in the school help to extend the ministry of the President in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the President in the performance of the President’s ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Requirements

Essential job functions:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Assists Director of Facilities on custodial operations for daily cleaning that includes classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, lockers, whiteboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, and equipment
• Provides aid in maintaining the neatness and cleanliness of grounds, including entrances, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lot
• Provides aid in maintaining the cleanliness of kitchens, restrooms, restocking as needed on a daily basis
• Takes care of accident cleanups as needed
• Assists in the delivery of lunch, pickup of lunch trash, and outside trash on a daily basis
• Assist Director of Facilities in the set up and clean-up for meetings and special events.
• Periodically disinfects door handles, telephones, switch plates, and trash receptacles 
• Reports areas of concern to the Director of Facilities.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately to the Director of Facilities, President, and Principal 
• Complies with Bloodborne Pathogen regulations 
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Conducts emergency clean ups and assists in set up for special events as needed
• Assists in moving furniture and equipment as directed by the administration
• Communicates maintenance and repair issues to the Director of Facilities

Minimum qualifications:

Education/Certification: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of  employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment 

Experience: 

• None required

 Certifications and Training:

• Current Texas Driver's License
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.

Mental / Physical Tasks

• Talking
• Listening
• Standing
• Walking
• Grasping/holding
• Lifting/carrying
• Moving heavy equipment
• Driving
• Using office equipment, stapler, telephone, etc.
• Using personal computer
• Sitting
• Bending
• Pushing/pulling
• Reading & comprehending 
• Seeing

Working Conditions

• All employees of the school are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the principal in the exercise of the principal’s ministry and obligations to the school.
• The school is an at-will employer.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Christian prayer and Catholic liturgical celebrations. Staff meetings and other functions may open and close with Christian prayer.
• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the school are tobacco free.
• May be required to use personal or school vehicles to drive to off-site locations.
• Traveling within and outside the school to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may include overnight lodging.
• Must maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Will be required to work in multiple educational settings.

Employee Certification

All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin. Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.