Maintenance Technician

Description

St. James Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Missouri is seeking a part time Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for the effective, efficient and safe maintenance, renovation and upkeep of parish and schoolbuildings and grounds. This part time position will work 8 to 10 hours per week.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems and grounds.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, safety, and energy conservation audits.
• Oversee part time maintenance and custodial employees and outside contractors.
• Perform preventive maintenance, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, snow removal and mowing.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Ensure setup and takedown of meeting spaces per provided instructions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Problem-solve and develop solutions.
• Build collaborative relationships with employees and outside contractors.
• Demonstrate efficient and effective organizational skills.
• Work independently with confidence and minimal managerial oversight.
• Manage projects on time and within budget parameters.
• Understand and read technical information.

Basic qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably with exposure to new and old technology and multiple systems.
• Strong understanding of general maintenance practices.
• Able to walk/stand through the day and lift over 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.

Requirements

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.