Maintenance Technician

Primary Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of the Maintenance worker position is to maintain and repair physical structures of buildings and grounds by performing a variety of maintenance duties and to ensure a safe and secure environment for all staff and residents. 

 

Essential Job Functions 

·        Perform routine maintenance and repairs to buildings’ plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems.

·        Experience with standby generator a plus.

·        Maintains and repairs wood parts of buildings and makes necessary repairs; repairs or replace building brick, stone, and/or concrete, as needed.

·        General grounds maintenance, leaf and snow removal

·        Assemble furniture and install fixtures.

·        Patch drywall, painting of interior and exterior walls and trim.

·        Room set-up for various functions.

·        General facility duties, such as wall hangings, moving furniture/heavy objects, unloading and storing supplies, etc.

•          Includes rotating weekend & holiday on-call schedule (generally every 3-4 weeks).

·        Additional duties as directed by the Maintenance Coordinator.

 

 

Requirements & Qualifications: 

·        High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent required

·        At least 2 years of maintenance experience required

·        Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License with 3 years driving experience and be able to obtain Archdiocesan driving approval

·        Demonstrated ability to operate heavy machinery, e.g. backhoe, snow blower, street sweeper, riding mower, etc.

·        Good communication skills and the ability and desire to work in a team environment. 

 

Work Environment: 

·        Position will require the employee to work in outdoor conditions on a frequent basis.

·        While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work in a variety of settings and environments and has a moderate exposure risk to adverse weather conditions.

·        The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Physical Demands: 

·        The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, with assistance.

·        Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

·        While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

·        The employee will be frequently required to walk and sit.

·        The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

 

St. Edmond’s Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability or handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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