Maintenance and Custodial Person

Job Description

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is seeking to hire a qualified Regular Part-Time Maintenance/Custodial Person. The selected candidate will be responsible for the execution of tasks that support the operations, maintenance, repair and improvement of the grounds, facilities, and related equipment of all properties of the Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church. These properties consist of the Church, parish office, parish hall and the grounds. Responsibilities include custodial duties as well as basic building, repair, and installation tasks in carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanical repairs, structural repairs, lighting, heating and ventilation, setup and breakdown for events, and limited assistance in A/C and electrical functions. The Maintenance/Custodial Person plans and directs building and grounds improvements that ensure that the facility's appearance positively reflects and enhances Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in the community. This position also performs some custodial duties and supervises providers for the completion of custodial tasks. The Maintenance/Custodial Person performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

SCHEDULE: 32 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am to 2:30pm and Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30 pm. Additionally, on-call as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Oversees the maintenance of all parish facilities, including the routine inspection of the grounds, installations, and equipment to determine the necessity of repairs, maintenance, or replacement.
Plans and directs building and grounds improvements that ensure the facility's appearance positively reflects and enhances the parish in the community. Schedules work with minimal interruption to business and communicates any transportation- and related interruptions to employees and the community.
Directs and controls the running of utilities, including water, power, HVAC, and their dependent mechanical and electrical systems.
Maintains electrical power systems, including Uninterruptible Power Supply and Power Distribution Systems. Consults with service providers to ensure that facilities' power meets demands and new specifications as needed with changing technology.
Provides input into emergency backup plans and procedures and works with a supervisor to ensure that systems are in place for business continuity in the event of interruption.
Works with a supervisor to formulate and test a Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity plan.
Oversees all security measures and systems, including alarms. Works with a supervisor to plan and implement policies and procedures to provide for the security of buildings and people working in and accessing buildings and grounds.
Keeps facilities and grounds of the church clean, safe, and orderly through regularly scheduled custodial and maintenance duties (see attached schedule of tasks). Performs lawn and garden maintenance, including removing debris and blowing dried leaves.
For the church, rectory, and church grounds, repair or replace defective parts, equipment, and structures, and reassemble equipment, using hand or power tools. Approach repair work critically to ensure that the repair is actually the best solution, and make recommendations to the supervisor on better alternative solutions or approaches, if applicable.
Completes work reports and equipment logs.
Clean air-conditioning systems and change filters monthly or according to a determined schedule.
Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and to prevent deterioration of buildings/structures.
Store chemicals, paints, liquids, and hazardous substances with their respective MSDS (material safety data sheet) and new product documentation.
Prepare and break down meeting and event rooms and areas by arranging furniture and heavy equipment according to specifications in the work order. Complete on schedule.
Perform all work according to safe work practices while maintaining a safe, clean work area and tools, and report any hazards to a supervisor.
Use personal protective equipment properly when required by OSHA or on its initiative when hazardous conditions are evident.
Dispose of waste according to policy.
Read and interpret plans, blueprints, schematics, and other facilities-related documents needed to perform tasks.
Participate in emergency backup plans and procedures, including disaster recovery/business continuity plans, as required by a supervisor.
Take inventory and order supplies on a regular basis, exercising cost-consciousness.
Other facilities-related projects and duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum: High-school diploma or G.E.D. with three years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: High-school diploma or G.E.D. with five years' related experience and/or training.
Technical or trade school coursework in building technology and/or HVAC a plus.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid FL driver license and automobile insurance Universal Certification a plus

Other Technical/Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Basic PC skills, including ability to navigate the Windows OS, enter data into system and perform e-mail functions in MS Outlook, required.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, MSDS, Hazard Communication labels and safety warnings.
Language Skills:
Good oral and written English-language communication skills.
Good Spanish-language spoken communication skills a plus.
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings or other structures.
Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

To apply: submit resume and cover letter.

About the Employer

The Archdiocese of Miami is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States of America. Its ecclesiastic territory includes Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The archdiocese is the metropolitan see for the Ecclesiastical Province of Miami, which covers Florida. The archbishop is Thomas Wenski. As archbishop, he also serves as pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the mother church of the archdiocese. Also serving are 428 priests, 160 permanent deacons, 50 religious brothers and 300 religious sisters who are members of various religious institutes. These priests, deacons and persons religious serve a Catholic population in South Florida of 1,300,000 in 118 parishes and missions.