Maintenance Assistant

Primary Areas of Responsibility: Facility Maintenance, Security, Grounds and Parking Areas

Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time (40 hours/week)

Reporting Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Primary Tasks: Facility and Grounds

• Maintaining a clean and "clutter-free" facility
• Inspect facility daily, address conditions needing attention
• Assist in the orientation of new employees and volunteers to the facility and its use
• Perform light grounds keeping as needed
• Attentive to the proper functioning of air conditioners, heat, lights, doors, locks, etc.
• Check all areas of the facility, parking lots and grounds
• Become aware of and able to communicate procedures for using the facility and resources
• Engage in special preventive maintenance, repair or cleaning of all facilities as time allows
• Undertake maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance and cleaning of facilities as directed by the Pastor and Maintenance Supervisor including, semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other repair work that does not specifically require a licensed professional.

Safety & Security

• Recognize safety issues and fix any problems as they arise
• Identify possible safety issues and take steps to avoid accidents
• Communicate safety issues that cannot be readily fixed to Maintenance Supervisor
• Question unknown persons as to why they are in the building and assist them if necessary

General

• Provide support to Parish Staff as needed
• Accept deliveries to buildings as needed
• Other duties as assigned within the scope and timeframe of this position including, but not limited to, assisting supervisor as needed.

Qualifications Required

• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to self-motivate, manage responsibilities and work independently
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and volunteers
• Must pass background check and complete "Protecting God's Children" workshop

Preferred

• Facilities, grounds and general maintenance experience
• PC skills