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
· Maintains and repairs buildings’ plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts.
· Maintains and repairs wood parts of buildings; installs carpentry and makes necessary repairs; repairs or replaces building brick, stone, and/or concrete, as needed.
· General landscaping and grounds maintenance, to include lawn and garden care, leaf and snow removal, and parking lot and sidewalk repairs.
· Maintain landscaping and ground maintenance equipment in working order by repairing/replacing worn or damaged parts.
· Ensures all buildings are locked down and secured, as needed.
· Painting of interior and exterior walls and trim.
Other Job Functions
· General facility duties, such as wall hangings, moving of furniture/heavy objects, unloading and storing supplies, etc.
· Additional duties as directed by the Maintenance Director and Administrators.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
Qualifications:
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Good organizational skills.
Education/Experience:
· High school diploma, or equivalent required
· At least two (2) years of maintenance experience required
· Demonstrated ability to operate heavy machinery, e.g. backhoe, snow blower, street sweeper, riding mower, etc.
· Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license, from the state of residence and be able to obtain Archdiocesan driving approval
Language Ability:
Must be able to effectively understand, read, write, print legibly, speak and do the following using the English language: read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
Working knowledge of computers is preferred, but not required.
Certificates and Licenses:
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license, from the state of residence and be able to obtain Archdiocesan driving approval
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