Facilities Summer Assistant at Diocese of Austin in Austin, TX

Description

Job Summary

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking 2026 summer assistants to work in the Facilities Department. The Facilities Assistant fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by helping the Director of Facilities and Facilities Assistant with summer cleaning and refurbishing of classrooms and office space. The position is hired and evaluated by the Principal, with input from the Director of Facilities.

Ministerial Character

 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations.  Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools.  In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description.  The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, 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
• Assists Director of Facilities on custodial operations for summer cleaning that includes classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, lockers, whiteboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, and equipment
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

Important job functions:

• Assists in moving furniture and equipment as directed by the administration

Knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church 
• Able to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions:

• Required to work a minimum of a half day
• Required to work in outdoor environment

Minimum qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma and must be 18 years old

Experience: 

• None required

 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.