Groundskeeper

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper / Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, beauty, and reverent appearance of the exterior grounds and facilities of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. This position supports the liturgical, sacramental, pastoral, educational, and community life of the parish by ensuring that the parish grounds, walkways, parking areas, landscaping, and exterior building areas are properly maintained.

This position will primarily focus on lawn care, landscaping, exterior upkeep, and safe maintenance of parish grounds. The position may also assist with light maintenance, occasional janitorial work, and parish event setup or cleanup as directed by the Business Manager. The employee is expected to uphold the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church and to conduct himself or herself in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner consistent with the values of St.

Mary’s Catholic Church and the Diocese of Austin.

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators, whether clerics, religious, or lay people. He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

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

• Mow lawns and maintain turf areas on parish property.
• Edge sidewalks, curbs, parking areas, flower beds, and other borders.
• Trim hedges, shrubs, bushes, trees, and other landscaping as needed.
• Weed flower beds, landscaped areas, fence lines, sidewalks, and parking areas.
• Remove leaves, branches, litter, and debris from parish grounds.
• Blow or sweep sidewalks, entryways, parking areas, and exterior gathering spaces.
• Water lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and landscaped areas as needed.
• Assist with seasonal planting, mulching, fertilizing, and general landscape care.
• Maintain outdoor devotional spaces, statues, signs, benches, walkways, and gathering areas in a clean and reverent condition.

• Conduct routine walkthroughs of parish grounds and exterior building areas.
• Report damage, safety concerns, irrigation issues, lighting problems, or needed repairs to the Business Manager.
• Assist with minor exterior repairs and maintenance tasks within the employee’s skill level.
• Replace exterior light bulbs or other simple maintenance items when safe and appropriate.
• Help keep sidewalks, entrances, parking lots, and common areas safe, accessible, and free from hazards.
• Assist with care and basic upkeep of parish equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Operate parish lawn and maintenance equipment safely and responsibly.
• Notify the Business Manager when equipment, tools, or supplies need repair or replacement.

• Provide occasional janitorial support as directed, especially for parish events, emergencies, or special circumstances.
• Assist with cleaning restrooms, gathering spaces, entryways, offices, or other areas when needed.
• Empty trash and recycling from exterior areas and occasionally from interior parish spaces.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for parish events, liturgies, festivals, meetings, or special gatherings as requested.
• Move tables, chairs, trash bins, supplies, or equipment as needed and within safe lifting limits.
• Assist staff, clergy, and volunteers with facility-related needs as directed by the Business Manager.

• Follow all parish and diocesan safety policies and procedures.
• Use tools, chemicals, and equipment safely and according to instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Exercise care and stewardship in the use of parish property, equipment, and supplies.
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