(02/28/2025)
St. Anne Parish
Ruskin

We are looking for a full-time hourly maintenance team member to assist the facilities staff with the efficient and safe maintenance, upkeep and renovation of all parish buildings and grounds. This position is 40 hours a week with some nights weekends and holidays required. Bilingual desirable but not required.

General statement of duties:

• Maintains the parish buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly manner including vacuuming and mopping of floors, washing windows, cleaning, upholstery, maintaining wood furniture, restocking restroom supplies, and similar things.
• Performs minor maintenance of, and improvements to, the parish buildings including routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, lock maintenance, and similar things.
• Maintains the parish grounds in a safe and clean state, including mowing, weeding, watering, and edging lawns.
• Assures the collection and disposal of trash and garbage.
• Provides general assistance with parish functions, including installing decorations, setting up tables and chairs, and help, as needed, during the event.
• Provides general assistance with liturgical celebrations, including baptisms, weddings, funerals, and special Masses.
• Performs set-up and removal of seasonal decorations.
• Attends parish staff meetings.
• Adheres to all safety and security guidelines and procedures. Assures buildings are unlocked and locked as required.
• Assists in preparing the parish building and grounds for anticipated hurricanes and other weather events.
• Collaborates with the Facilities team leader as needed, in developing a comprehensive plan to address the operational and maintenance needs of the buildings and grounds. Advises the Facilities team leader, Pastor, and / or Parish Office Administrator of safety or maintenance issues as they arise.

Qualities and Skills:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with no DUI on record
• Successful level II background screening and completion of Safe Environment training
• Able to read and write English
• Able to understand and follow safety instructions and precautions
• Experience with building and grounds maintenance or industrial maintenance
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Working knowledge of all phases of building construction is desired.
• Working knowledge of lawn care functions (seeding, fertilizing, mowing, etc.) and related equipment
• Ability to diagnose and perform minor mechanical repairs
• Ability to work from ladders, adjust to height and close quarters, withstand heat and cold, good eye-hand coordination and flexibility
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and spend 80-90% of work time standing
• Able to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• On-call availability for emergences
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

This full-time position offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision.

Qualified candidates may apply via email to Tina Gaitens at tgaitens@saintanneruskin.org with your resume and attached application or call the parish office at 813-645-1714 for more information.

All candidates for employment must successfully complete a FDLE Level II Criminal Background screening and meet the minimum Standards of Moral Conduct of the Diocese, as well as complete Safe Environment training, prior to employment.