Maintenance Assistant

Diocese of St. Augustine; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for St. Francis Catholic Academy in Gainesville.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, reporting to the Principal, and involves keeping facilities and grounds clean, safe, and in good working order. Responsibilities include routine maintenance of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, grounds upkeep, and support for school events.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Prior maintenance experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass background check every five years.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property in a clean, orderly condition; vacuum, dust, mop floors; clean bathrooms; wash windows.
• Respond to work orders in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems or arrange outsourcing as needed.
• Maintain school grounds and buildings; assist with painting, mowing, pruning, and custodial tasks.
• Assist with inventory and scheduled maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Provide set-up and cleanup for school meetings and events.
• Follow safety policies and use proper precautions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY - GAINESVILLE
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
FLSA: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal
General Summary: Maintains the buildings and properties of the school, ensuring that all facilities and grounds are clean, neat, and appealing.; ensures that the plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems are in good working order. This position is full-time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the property is maintained in a clean and orderly manner, including but not limited to:
  • Vacuums, dusts, mops floors
  • Cleans bathrooms and washes windows
  • Replaces light bulbs as necessary
  • Checks roofs/gutters/downspouts for obstruction on a regular basis
  • Keeps janitorial closets and cupboards clean and orderly at all times
  • Collects and disposes of trash
  • Collects and disposes of fallen tree limbs and palm fronds
• Responds to work orders that have been generated in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains regular maintenance and service work to all plumbing, electrical systems, mechanical furnaces/boilers and air conditioners within the skill level of the position or makes recommendations for outsourcing of repair/maintenance to the Principal or his designee while practicing good stewardship of school funds.
• Maintains all aspects of school grounds and buildings including at times mowing, trimming, pesticide and herbicide applications if necessary, pruning, planter bed maintenance, painting, weeding, picking up trash, tree limbs, palm fronds anywhere on the grounds and associated facilities, and custodial work.
• Assists with inventory all equipment and provide regular scheduled maintenance and repair of all equipment and tools
• Regular inspection of all property and building concerns in order to be proactive before repairs become too costly.
• Follows all safety policy and procedures.
• While performing repair or maintenance, takes all available safety precautions for the protection of self and others.
• Provides set-up, tear down and clean-up for school meetings and school functions in the school and parish center.
• Maintains a level of personal grooming and appearance befitting the respectful environment of working for the school. This includes neatly trimmed hair and beards, serviceable work shirts and trousers. (no holes, rips, tears, wrinkled work clothes)
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, and follow through.
• Must maintain a high level of attention to maintenance and repair in terms of quality and detail.
• Regular attendance is required for this position.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have the ability and experience to work in a team environment
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and diplomacy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment.
• Exercises considerable independence and judgment with a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job.
• Must successfully pass the required background check prior to employment and every five years. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
• High school degree or general education degree (GED)
• Prior maintenance experience a plus

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions or diagrams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may require employee to travel and drive one's own vehicle to various diocesan locations when necessary.