Maintenance-Custodial - Most Precious Blood, Fort Wayne

Job Description

Facilities Maintenance/Custodial Job Description:
(Non-Exempt-Hourly)

SUPERVISOR: PASTOR

I. POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the daily upkeep of the church, school and rectory upon request. In addition, this position oversees the daily and long-term maintenance, construction, and renovation programs. Oversees completion of daily operations including grounds, maintenance, janitorial, safety, security, transportation and energy management systems for parish buildings and grounds.

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and reorders as necessary
Sweep, mop, dust and vacuum the church, parish center and other buildings as scheduled and in the absence of the housekeeping staff
Empties garbage cans throughout the facility as needed or on a scheduled basis in the school; rectory & church in the absence of housekeeping staff
Assure that heating and air conditioning units are in proper working order
Assure facility plumbing is in proper working order and facilitate repairs as needed
Oversee the set up with respective group using the facilities for parish sponsored events (e. g. chairs, tables, and other event requirements)
Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance as necessary in a timely fashion
Perform major annual cleaning (floor stripping and waxing) in parish & school buildings
Prune shrubbery and trees as needed and assures that grounds are properly maintained and watered as needed when parish/school custodial staff is indisposed if there is a need
Purchase supplies and equipment from vendors, and approves invoices for payment
Perform the ongoing maintenance of buildings and grounds
Perform maintenance and upkeep on parish maintenance equipment along with existing custodial staff
Participate in monthly staff meetings and other meetings as required
Assure necessary facilities related support to all parish programs and special events
Perform preventative maintenance to buildings and grounds to minimize plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC system failures.
Diagnose problems and makes or oversee completion of needed repairs
Check boiler(s) for proper operation adjusting as appropriate & setting up annual boiler & water inspections
Prepare annual capital expenditure budget, securing multiple quotes from at least (3) purveyors
Maintain/update an active maintenance list of ongoing projects to be completed and works to accomplish by necessity/priority according to parish & school fund availability
Secure buildings and interior rooms and classrooms when not in use
Grass cutting and general gardening services in the absence of the parish/school custodial staff
Provide snow removal services when needed for all parish properties or communicate with snow removal providers. Working cohesively with other custodial staff to accomplish.
Provide administrative direction to related volunteers
Perform other duties as assigned

EXPECTED QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to the mission of the parish.
Successful work experience in minor repair work, including carpentry and painting.
Successful work experience implementing a comprehensive cleaning plan for a facility, including sweeping, dusting, washing, waxing.
Ability to recruit, train, and support employees, contractors and/or volunteers.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to provide own transportation for job-related duties.
Ability to be on-call for emergencies.
Availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
Knowledge of grounds equipment operation
Repair skills for minor equipment
Must be self-directed, motivated, disciplined, purpose driven, the ability to accomplish parish functions in a timely manner and oversee completion of responsibilities for work contracted by other purveyors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The characteristics 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 frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and occasionally required to climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities usually required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORKING SITUATIONS
Occasionally requires variable hours and on call response after regular business hours to meet the needs of the parish. Occasionally requires some weekend and evening work for events or the ability to arrange coverage. Local travel for business purposes and parish training may also be required.

Interested individuals can apply at diocesefwsb.org/careers

About the Employer

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is a not-for-profit religious corporation empowered under Canon Law to fulfill the spiritual, educational, and charitable mission of the Catholic Church in the Northeastern portion of the State of Indiana.