St Therese Catholic School and Church is seeking a part-time (30 hours per week) Maintenance Technician to support our busy campus. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic, has at least 5 years of strong maintenance or construction experience, has great communication skills, and great customer service skills. This position qualifies for full benefits, including health/medical/dental, 403b savings, and vacation and sick time.
To apply, please reply to this ad with a cover letter and resume to:
James Wurzer
Business Manager
St. Therese Church and School
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Maintains the buildings and property of the parish/school, ensuring that all facilities are in working order.
Cleans the buildings and property of the parish/school. Handles janitorial responsibilities and other upkeep as
needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (The essential functions/major responsibilities listed are
intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)
1. Ensures that the parish and associated property is maintained in a clean and orderly manner, or manages
vendors who:
a. Vacuum, dust, mop and wax floors.
b. Clean bathrooms and wash windows.
c. Clean classroom and parish offices.
d. Replace light bulbs as necessary.
f. Keep janitorial closets and cupboards clean, orderly and locked at all times.
2. Maintains grounds in a clean, safe manner. Is responsible for, or manages vendors who:
a. Mow, water and edges lawns.
b. Keep driveway(s) and sidewalk(s) clean of snow and ice.
c. Weed, prune and rake as necessary.
d. Maintain playground in safe and clean manner.
3. Monitors hot water, heating and ventilating systems, determining if repair or maintenance is needed.
4. Collects and disposes of trash.
5. Performs minor maintenance on parish, such as light carpentry work and minor repair work, as needed.
6. Maintains security systems and access as needed. Secures premises upon completion of work.
7. Maintains an inventory of lighting, cleaning and maintenance supplies.
9. Sets up rooms for special functions such as Mass and/or assemblies.
10. Changes outside sign as requested by the pastor.
13. Maintains confidentiality.
14. Handles other duties as assigned.
JOB SCOPE: Position encounters recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm with a
moderate degree of complexity. Maintenance Worker operates from established and well-known procedures
and determines own practices and procedures, operating independently with minimal supervision.
COMMUNICATION/CLIENT CONTACT: Contacts are normally made with others both inside and outside
the parish/school. Contacts are usually made at supervisor's request and frequently contain
confidential/sensitive matters.
SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS: Excellent organizational and communications skill. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Problem-solving, discretion, and
interpersonal skills needed. Teamwork is required. Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality. Ability to
work flexible hours as necessary.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Five years experience in custodial, building and grounds
maintenance. Considerable knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems in a public facility as well heating
and boiler systems. Proficient in use and care of custodial equipment and supplies. Familiar with OSHA safety
requirements relating to parish buildings and grounds to include the storage and use of hazardous materials.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk,
stoop, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists and feet. Lifts and moves
items up to 50 pounds.
JOB CONDITION: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, under continual, tight deadlines.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must
be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISES:
Supervision of contractors and other workers is sometimes required.