Posted 11/6/2020
Job Title:
Facilities Engineer
Hours:
Part time
Parish:
St. Julie Billiart
7399 W. 159th St
Tinley Park, IL
Description:
Responsibilities:
- Primary contact for contractors and other vendors as it relates to maintenance, grounds, and facilities.
- Responsible for security of Parish grounds, contacting Pastor and/or police when needed as result of theft or vandalism.
- Personally oversees and performs maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, or electrical.
- Personally performs all regular and preventative maintenance repairs to everything that is related to the Parish’s maintenance, grounds, and facilities.
- Be on call for unforeseeable emergencies (e.g.—when heavy rain is predicted for the weekend and leaks may become an issue and other similar unpredictable emergencies).
- During the Covid-19 period, work together with the Reopening Team Leaders and Volunteers to ensure the health and safety of parishioners, giving clear instructions to Custodial Staff when assistance is needed.
- Perform lawn, landscaping maintenance, and snow removal that are not covered by service contract with vendor.
- Responsible for set-up and take down of chairs and tables for Parish functions (or assigning these duties to the custodial staff).
- Oversees, manages, and creates the schedule of work for custodial staff as needed.
- Oversees and coordinates equipment needs for major Parish events.
- Cleaning and janitorial needs both regular tasks and those in connection with the reopening of church for Mass and other Parish events.
- Provide a schedule of Custodial Staff workdays and any specific duties to the Pastor that can also be posted for the benefit of the entire staff.
- Oversee any training that Custodial Staff may need, especially when new duties or responsibilities may arise.
- Presence at regular Parish organizational meetings/events as needed, but most especially for opening/closing of facilities, janitorial needs before and after a scheduled meeting, and the sanitizing of facilities that have been used for meetings.
Assistance at all major Parish events:
- Set up and clean up for any needs during the events.
- Maintains cleanliness of parish campus and offices (or assigns this task to custodial staff).
Attend to any other needs discussed and agreed upon with Pastor regarding maintenance, grounds, and facilities
Requirements:
Education:
- A post-secondary training in a relevant field—REQUIRED
- Licensed Engineer or formal training in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing—REQUIRED
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of formal education and related work experience—REQUIRED
- 5 years of experience as engineer or maintenance supervisor—PREFERRED
Skills:
- Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures of facilities and grounds management with basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, or electrical—REQUIRED
- Trade certifications—REQUIRED
Other:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Availability to work overtime as needed.
- Able to lift/push/pull 50lbs and climb ladders without assistance.
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