Operations Building Services

Date: December 2025  

Department: Operations 

Supervisor: Maintenance, Security, and Projects Manager 

Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt 

Hours Schedule: 16 - 20 hours per week 

PURPOSE OF POSITION  

This maintenance position plays a vital role in cleaning and maintaining the facilities and equipment of the Basilica of Saint Mary.  As an active parish community, as well as a Cathedral and registered historic landmark, it is crucial that all facilities and grounds are well maintained at all times. 

SCOPE OF POSITION  

Reports to Security & Maintenance Manager with a weekly schedule working Sunday – Wednesdays (Thursday – Saturday off).  Hours TBD, but will be during the day with evenings as needed.   

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR ACTIVITES 

• Be ready to work and on time for all scheduled hours. 

• Work with maintenance team to complete scheduled cleaning activities. 

• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies as directed. 

• Secures areas with spills/debris until cleanup can be completed.   

• Keep current on Catholic Mutual required videos.   

• Assist with set-ups for events/ activities.  Check the daily set-up board located in the Rectory – for all daily setups for meetings in the Undercroft and other buildings. Assist with any large set-ups as directed by either the Safety & Security Manager or Onsite Manager. Assist in decorating church for Holy Days and Holidays.   

• Set up After Mass Hospitality for the Masses / clean up after hospitality when applicable. 

• Serve as a member of the Basilica Safety and Security Team.  Assist as needed prior to the evening arrival of the Basilica’s uniformed security officers.  Keep current with campus security policies and procedures.   

• Complete additional work as asked by supervisor. 

Non-Exempt: Be ready to work and on time for all scheduled hours and accept additional responsibilities identified (as needed) by your supervisor.  

Compensation and Benefits 

The wage range for this position is $20 - $21 per hour. This part-time position will be eligible for Sick and Safe Leave, vacation time, floating holiday, 403b & 403b matching up to 3%.  

Designation of Essential Functions 

Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees/volunteers must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. This position does not require that the employee/volunteer be a Catholic. However, as a parish community rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, employees/volunteers are expected to be knowledgeable of core tenets and respectful of the mission, purpose, and teachings of the Catholic faith. 

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume to Taylor Liles, tliles@mary.org.  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Three years’ experience in building maintenance and custodial duties 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently handling a variety of functions.   

• Ability to clean a variety of floor surfaces and operate a variety of floor care machinery.  

• Boilers Operator’s License for 300 HP boiler preferred (C – Class 1 license)  

• Self-motivated, and must be able to interact with other staff, volunteers, and visitors. 

• CPR / AED Certified / or willing to get certified upon hire. 

Physical Demands 

• Walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and speech are requirements in this position. 

• Incumbent or applicant will exert a force of 100 lbs. + occasionally. 

• Operating and moving cleaning equipment. 

• Doing snow removal and associated equipment use. 

• Receiving and distributing deliveries. 

• Moving office furniture. 

• Ability to lift 50 pounds. 

• This position also includes repetitive motions incurred from the general cleaning. 

• Incumbent or applicant must possess clarity of vision and recognize spatial relationships. 

• Be present, ready to work and on time as scheduled. 

Mental Demands 

• Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 

• Ability to prioritize tasks, workloads, and workflow.  

• Ability to defuse conflict and work with diverse people from all backgrounds.  

• Ability to work eight or more hours in a given day as needed. 

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. 

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume to Taylor Liles, tliles@mary.org.