Maintenance Coordinator (NE)

Archdiocese of Baltimore • Windsor Mill, MD

3d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The pastorate of St. Gabriel and St. Charles Borromeo Parishes, located in the Woodlawn/Pikesville area, is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, hourly Maintenance Coordinator to repair, clean, and maintain the campus buildings and facilities. This parish helps to spread the Good News to a diverse and vibrant community. Reporting to the Pastor and Pastorate Operations Manager, the Maintenance Coordinator is considered an essential part of the pastorate team.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Demonstrates a knowledge of, and experience in, maintenance and minor repair work in the fields of carpentry, electrical work, painting and minor drywall repair, plumbing, sanitation, mechanics, and janitorial care
• General mechanical aptitude
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other staff members, volunteers, church groups, and parishioners as a team
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Ability to safely operate various types of manual and power tools and automated systems
• Ability to lift fifty pounds independently
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and operate large equipment for extended periods of time and to move heavy furniture, equipment, and other materials
• Ability to move within tight spaces where large and potentially dangerous equipment is stored and to ascend and descend ladders as needed
• Ability to complete all necessary paperwork
• Ability to self-motivate, manage responsibilities, and work independently
• Must model Christian attitudes and behaviors and adhere to the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with Facilities and Grounds maintenance (especially plumbing, HVAC, and electrical) is preferred
• Some ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects the parish campus and develops a list of advisable repairs and maintenance issues in a proactive manner
• Consults weekly with the Pastor and Pastorate Operations Manager to update a Work List
• Maintains, to his/her ability, the heating and air conditioning systems
• Cares for and maintains the plumbing and electrical systems and all machinery
• Handles general repairs and occasional requests for special projects on the parish facilities, such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, light fixtures, and mechanical
• When professional service for a project, repair, or maintenance is required, informs the Pastor and Pastorate Operations Manager; contacts the contractor/vendor to arrange the service; supervises the work
• Keeps all machinery, power tools, and equipment in a safe operating condition; operates and maintains them safely, according to the manufacturer’s instructions
• Maintains a schedule of routine and preventive maintenance, as well as lubrication, to be followed, including a school boiler system; keeps a record of the work for all machinery in a binder
• Adjusts and monitors building temperatures
• Makes recommendations and requests for necessary supplies, materials, and equipment in a timely manner; arranges pick-up of supply orders; monitors the use of buildings to keep all operations within budget
• Is welcome to recruit and supervise parish volunteers to assist with facilities projects
• Attends staff meetings and team-building activities
• Ensures that buildings, enclosures, and doors are secure, locked, and alarmed when not in use
• Responds to and resets alarms from the security system and fire monitoring systems; monitors and maintains CCTV cameras on campus locations
• Checks the function of the fire suppression system and other facility operating systems on a regular basis
• Keeps all safety devices in proper operating order; reads operating instructions and becomes familiar with the operation of the equipment
• Contacts Police, Fire, and other emergency groups when necessary
• Identifies and makes recommendations when safety and security issues occur
• Supervises and communicates with the landscaping company to ensure that all grass and shrubbery areas are cut and trimmed, with sidewalks and lawns cleared of debris and leaves
• Waters, fertilizes, mulches, and trims the shrubs and flowers in the spring, summer, and fall months; ensures that gutters are clear of debris
• Must be able to assist in emergency situations, such as when flooding or severe weather occurs. Manages snow removal: contacts the contractor to clean the parking lot in time for church functions; removes snow and ice from sidewalks and steps in time for services
• Assists with preparing the church for worship on weekends
• Helps with decorating for holiday events and seasons
• Coordinates and assists with the setup and breakdown of rooms, equipment, tables, chairs, and cleaning for approved parish functions
• Removes trash and debris from grounds and buildings on a daily basis and strives to maintain neat and welcoming campuses
• Collaborates with Facilities Staff members to coordinate weekly custodial tasks such as vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, dusting, and removing trash and recycling
• Communicates with cleaning contractors and monitors their work

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes)
• generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED