Maintenance Assistant

Archdiocese of Detroit; Grosse Pointe Farms (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking a Full Time Facility Maintenance position to support parish facilities, covering maintenance, security, and grounds tasks with a 8:00 am to 4:00 pm schedule, reporting to the Director of Maintenance. You will perform daily inspections, coordinate with staff and volunteers, handle basic repairs and ensure safety for the building and surrounding grounds.

The role requires confidentiality, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and passing background

Qualifications

• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to self-motivate, manage responsibilities and work independently.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and volunteers.
• Must pass background check and complete 'Protecting God's Children' workshop.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and clutter-free facility.
• Inspect facility daily and address issues needing attention.
• Assist in the orientation of new employees and volunteers to the facility and its use.
• Perform light grounds keeping as needed.
• Ensure proper functioning of air conditioning, heating, lights, doors, locks, etc.
• Check all areas of the facility, parking lots and grounds.
• Become aware of and communicate procedures for using the facility and resources.
• Engage in preventive maintenance and cleaning of facilities as time allows.
• Undertake maintenance repairs, semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other repair work as directed by leadership.

Skills

Confidentiality

Self-motivation

Independent work

Communication

Safe lifting 50 lbs

Driver's license

Job description

Primary Areas of Responsibility: Facility Maintenance, Security, Grounds and Parking Areas

Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time (40 hours/week)

Reporting Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Primary Tasks:

Facility and Grounds

• Maintaining a clean and "clutter-free" facility
• Inspect facility daily, address conditions needing attention
• Assist in the orientation of new employees and volunteers to the facility and its use
• Perform light grounds keeping as needed
• Attentive to the proper functioning of air conditioners, heat, lights, doors, locks, etc.
• Check all areas of the facility, parking lots and grounds
• Become aware of and able to communicate procedures for using the facility and resources
• Engage in special preventive maintenance, repair or cleaning of all facilities as time allows
• Undertake maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance and cleaning of facilities as directed by the Pastor and Maintenance Supervisor including, semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other repair work that does not specifically require a licensed professional.

Safety & Security

• Recognize safety issues and fix any problems as they arise
• Identify possible safety issues and take steps to avoid accidents
• Communicate safety issues that cannot be readily fixed to Maintenance Supervisor
• Question unknown persons as to why they are in the building and assist them if necessary

General

• Provide support to Parish Staff as needed
• Accept deliveries to buildings as needed
• Other duties as assigned within the scope and timeframe of this position including, but not limited to, assisting supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to self-motivate, manage responsibilities and work independently
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and volunteers
• Must pass background check and complete "Protecting God's Children" workshop

Preferred

• Facilities, grounds and general maintenance experience