[Name of Parish]
Job Description
Job Title: Housekeeper
Classification: Non-exempt
Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor or Parish Administrator is responsible for providing
cleaning, laundry, meal services and general housekeeping services for the pastor and other clergy or
visiting guest.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Perform in support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission
 Prepare meals for the Pastor, Clergy, and guests as required
 Plan meals, purchase food and related household item
 Clean and maintain the parish residence by dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing and vacuuming
as necessary
 Provide laundry services for the Pastor, clergy and guests as required. Wash and dry clothes and
linens, and arrange for dry cleaning

Work within allotted budget guidelines
 Perform other duties as assigned
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability: ability to lift as required in
a normal household environment.
Required Activities:
Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; climbing ladders
Basic Qualifications:
 Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and
Catholic Church
 Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal
skills
 Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners and the general public
 Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a
sense of urgency
 Ability to maintain confidentiality
 Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to
travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required
 Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
 Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check
 A thorough knowledge of the use of the tools and equipment associated with grounds keeping,
custodial work and general maintenance to include basic knowledge of irrigation systems.
 Proficiency in the use of gas powered mowers and other related equipment and hand tools.
 Basic working knowledge of sprinkler systems and related maintenance
 Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license
Education and Experience:
 High School graduate or equivalent
 Comprehensive knowledge of modern housekeeping, cooking, and hygiene requirements
 Knowledge, skills and experience in handling household equipment and tools
Other/Preferred skills:
 Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
July 2014