Director of Maintenance

Festus, MO, US, 63028-3746

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area.  Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Director of Maintenance oversees the overall maintenance and operations of all parish buildings and grounds, including the church, rectory, parish offices, hall, and other associated properties. This position ensures that all facilities are safe, clean, well-maintained, and support the mission of the Catholic Church. The director coordinates contractors, and develops preventive maintenance programs, while upholding the values and integrity of the parish community. 

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Oversight
  • Coordinate and oversee the work of contractors and vendors to ensure quality and timely completion of facility-related services.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules, routine safety inspections, and long-term improvement plans for parish facilities.
Facilities and Grounds Maintenance
  • Supervise maintenance and repairs of all building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, and roofing.
  • Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of all buildings, grounds, and outdoor areas.
  • Ensure rapid and effective response to urgent maintenance issues and facility-related emergencies.
Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and diocesan regulations related to building codes, safety, and the environment.
  • Maintain records for safety checks, inspections, fire safety equipment, alarms, and hazardous material storage.
  • Collaborate with insurance providers and risk management teams to address facility-related concerns and documentation needs.
Support for Parish Activities
  • Coordinate facility usage and setups for liturgical services, school functions, meetings, and community events.
  • Ensure all facility systems (lighting, sound, climate control) support a welcoming and functional worship and event environment.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in building operations or facilities maintenance. 

  • Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, and fire systems). 

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

  • Ability to lead and motivate a team and work collaboratively with parish leadership. 

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform hands-on tasks when needed. 

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.  
 
 

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.