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Contact:

Michael Gabriel
Pastor

mgabriel@stgertrudechicago.org

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.

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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