Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Location: Catholic Pastoral Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open: OPEN NOW

Date Closed: Open Until Filled (Start as Soon as Practical)

Pay Range: $19.00 -$21.00/ hr.

To Apply: Please send resume to HR@diocs.org

Benefits: Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; may participate in employee pension plan.

Position Summary:

To further the religious and spiritual mission of the Diocese of Colorado Springs by providing a variety of maintenance tasks, such as carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, and painting at the Catholic Pastoral Center, and occasionally at other diocesan properties.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Maintenance of several properties to include but are not limited to:

Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
Move and maintain office furniture and equipment when needed. May include set up and tear down.
Painting/staining to include interior and exterior work when needed.
Perform maintenance, repairs and special projects as needed, including light electrical (Example: changing light bulbs, replacing light fixtures, ballasts, outlets and switches), carpentry, replacing ceiling tiles, repairing equipment and facility to include plumbing fixtures.
Perform demolition during renovation, as required.
Maintain the grounds: keep sidewalks free of debris and snow (occasionally before and after hours, as needed); ensure the sprinkler system is operating properly to include startup and shutdown; fertilize, mow, trim, and rake lawn, plant flowers and bushes; and remove weeds.
Maintain roof and roof drains clear of debris.
Find creative solutions for a wide variety of facility needs and provide input to supervisor.
Organize janitor closets, monitor supplies and alert supervisor regarding maintenance of adequate stock. Manage inventory of tools/supplies in good working order.
Water and prune interior plants.
Be available for facility emergency situations.
Support receptionist including answering switchboard and greeting visitors.
Maintain and clean parking lot.
Identify and schedule maintenance issues that need repair/attention.
Oversees contractors in the absence of the Director of Properties or Facilities Manager.
Participate in department meetings.
Back up to Facilities Manager on alarm calls, HVAC control system and Emerge system.
Follows appropriate HAZMAT and HAZCOM procedures.

Custodial:

Operate carpet cleaning system to maintain/clean carpets, according to the cleaning schedule.
Prepare cleaning solutions for carpet and general cleaning purposes by following label instructions to achieve desired results.
Perform custodial tasks not provided by contractor or in emergencies.
Minimum Requirements

Education: No specific requirements.
Experience: Experience with basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. Knowledge of HVAC, a plus; or other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Strong ability to maintain items and equipment in a neat, orderly fashion.
Ability to organize and prioritize a diverse workload to accomplish tasks.
Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and their schedules.
Ability to coordinate maintenance/repairs to best utilize time and materials.
Ability to properly handle tools and materials to minimize accident/injury.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
Ability to be trusted around data and information.
Ability to operate light to mid-range equipment/machinery.
Possess an attitude of pride in workmanship and can achieve high standards consistently.
Self-starter or quick learner who can make good judgments in the event of problems.
Ability to use or quickly learn Outlook & Excel to facilitate scheduling and communication/follow-up.
Possess a presence around which people feel safe in the facility. Personable.
Willingness/ability to be flexible with schedule for special circumstances and occasional evening and weekend work.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to Cold (50 F or less) and Heat (90 F or more)
Frequent work at Heights (ladders, roofs, etc.)
Frequent noise (tools, motors, etc.)
Frequent driving (other work locations, store, etc.)
Frequent standing, walking, bending and repetitive motion
Occasional sitting, computer work, etc.
Frequent exposure to dust and dirt
Frequent use of power tools and hand tools (saws, drills, hammers, etc.)
Occasional use of mowers, weedwhackers, snowblowers/snow shovels
Occasional use of garden tools (shovels, rakes, etc.)
Frequent lifting of 25lb or less and occasional lifting over 25lb

To Apply: Please send resume to HR@diocs.org

For further information or questions, please contact Human Resources at the Catholic Pastoral Center: 719-636-2345

About the Employer

As Catholics in the Diocese of Colorado Springs, led by our Bishop and in communion with our Holy Father the Pope, we are committed to deepening our union with Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, and formation - and to bringing Christ to the world through word, witness, and service.