Posted 10/29/2024
Job Title:
Maintenance Director
Hours:
Part time
Parish:
St. Gertrude
1420 W. Granville
Chicago, IL
Description:
- Supervise maintenance and custodial personnel.
- Performs annual evaluations of maintenance and custodial personnel.
- Responsible for security of parish grounds, contacting Pastor, Operations Director and local police department when needed as result of damage or vandalism to grounds.
- Assure optimal functioning of building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, mechanical and plumbing.
- Oversee and perform maintenance service and small repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, masonry and painting.
- Ensure parish machinery is well maintained and that maintenance procedures are followed.
- Utilize existing information and schedules and develop additional schedules as needed.
- Primary contact for building cleaning services.
- Coordinate and supervise work with outside contractors for routine preventative activities such as safety inspections, pest control and other preventative maintenance on facility systems.
- Coordinate and supervise volunteers performing on-site routine maintenance.
- With the Operations Director and/or Pastor approval, purchase materials required for facility and grounds upkeep.
- Oversee installation, removal and cleaning of portable air conditioning units.
- Replace batteries in smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors.
- Replace light bulbs as necessary.
- Support snow removal needs to ensure safe conditions for parishioners, school personnel and children as well as visitors.
- May be requested to perform general labor tasks such as sweeping, trash removal and cleaning with strong attention to detail.
- Oversee replenishment toiletry supplies as needed.
- Set up for activities in church and school.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum of High School graduate, GED or equivalent, with trade school classes.
- Post High School coursework in trade related field leading to certification/licensure or Associate degree in technical field highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in maintenance or a related field such as building maintenance and related systems.
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand tools used on the job.
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate to others in writing.
- Ability to communicate in spoken word and written English Basic knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, machine servicing, painting and other trades.
- Familiarity with basic PC skills, email and Internet.
- Valid driver’s license.
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