Maintenance Technician

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Technician
POSITION DETAIL: Full Time, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Parish Business Manager
SALARY: $45-$50,000 dependent upon experience
POSITION SUMMARY: As a Maintenance Technician for Our Lady of the Lake Church and School, you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, parishioners and visitors. This position requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can handle a wide range of maintenance tasks, including routine inspections and general upkeep of the facilities and grounds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry repairs.
- Perform general work and repairs such as painting, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms.
- Conduct regular inspections of the buildings and grounds to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Maintain and repair fixtures, equipment, and systems to ensure they are in proper working order.
- Assist with setting up and breaking down rooms for events and meetings.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and faculty, prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Assures the collection and disposal of trash and garbage.
- Perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal with plowing equipment and hand shovels, and some landscaping to maintain the exterior appearance of the facilities.
- Assist with decorating of church, school and parish office for major celebrations.
- Attend beneficial training sessions.
- Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE:
- Adheres to all policies, safety procedures and the core values of the Catholic Church.
- Performs duties as defined, assigned and as workload necessitates.
- Maintains a positive, respectful and highly communicative attitude and approach.
- Manages time well and meets organization productivity standards.
- Communicates openly and regularly with Church officials, supervisors and team members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience in maintenance, repair and general facility upkeep
- Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry systems
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, climb ladders, and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with staff, students and parishioners
- Availability to respond to emergency maintenance issues during and outside of regular work hours.
This position requires flexibility to meet the needs of both the church and school, including occasional evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 30 pounds in a typical business or office environment.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires bending, reaching, walking, and ability to operate machinery.

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