Posted 7/22/2020
Job Title:
Maintenance Worker II
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
Mary, Mother of Divine Grace
2550 Mayfair Avenue
Westchester, IL 60154-5098
Description:
Basic Functions:
- Assures the optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical, fire/life safety, etc.
- Oversees landscaping activities, the maintenance of sidewalks and parking areas, and the removal of snow and trash.
- Makes minor repairs to buildings and equipment as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing.
- Performs maintenance service and small repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, plastering, or electrical.
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job.
- Clean weekly and as needed the churches and all rooms used for religious education, the parish social services and any meetings, and the school.
- Perform general labor and tasks such as sweeping, trash removal, and cleaning with strong attention to detail. This includes areas that may need to be cleaned daily, weekly, and monthly.
- Dust, empty wastebaskets, wash walls, windows, doors, replenishes toiletry supplies, sets up for activities.
- Mops, strips, waxes floors, vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas, using equipment such as mops, vacuum, buffer, and shampooer as needed.
- Responsible for cleaning, polishing, painting, maintaining light fixtures, trim, surfaces, rooms, hallways, restrooms, stairways, floors, etc.
- Install and remove air conditioning window units, replace batteries for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and light bulbs as necessary.
- Primarily responsible for performing on-site routine services including installation, maintenance, and repair aided by staff or volunteers when available.
- Assures the optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical, fire/life safety, etc by performing preventative inspections looking for potential problems and notifies supervisor(s).
- Consult Pastor and/or Operations Director on the purchasing of items in advance required for upgrades to upkeep grounds.
- Ensure parish machinery is well maintained and that maintenance procedures are followed. Assists in the preparation of a maintenance budget to be submitted to the Finance Council, including regular supplies, renewable contracts, necessary repairs, preventative maintenance, and salaries.
- Help on larger projects and cover for the housekeeper when that person is on vacation or as needed. The housekeeper generally cleans the offices and living quarters in the rectory.
- Perform snow removal during the winter season and seasonal required landscaping of grounds.
- May be given various other assignments and projects consistent with the responsibility level and general duties of position.
- If interested, please send credentials/resume to: jmaher@archchicago.org
Requirements:
Education Required: High school graduate, GED or equivalent
Education Preferred: College education
Experience Required: Three years of experience in maintenance or a related area.
Experience Preferred: Five years of experience in maintenance or a related area, Building Operator Certification, college degree.
Skills Required: Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures of facilities and grounds maintenance. Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, or electrical.
Other Required: Valid Driver’s license. Lift, push/pull 50lbs. Climb ladders and stairs as necessary. Availability to work overtime as needed.
Special Directions:
Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”
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