General Purpose: To further the religious and spiritual mission of the Ave Maria Catholic School and Church by providing a variety of maintenance tasks, such as landscape, carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, and painting at the School, Gym, Brownstein Hall, Dwyer Hall, Church, 2 Rectories and the Entire Premises. This includes cleaning, event set-up and takedown and securing of facilities. Minor maintenance included. Along with other essential duties and responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of yourself, the clergy, staff, students, parents, parishioners and a visitors by following the safety guidelines at all times
- Stay up to date with Virtus and the Virtus Coordinator at all times
- Perform light maintenance, repairs and special projects as needed, including light electrical (Example: changing light bulbs, replacing light fixtures, ballasts, outlets and switches), carpentry, replacing ceiling tiles, repairing equipment and facility to include plumbing fixtures, plumbing, and making emergency repairs in a timely manner
- Keep Sanctuary and bathrooms cleaned and sanitized between Masses on Saturday and Sunday
- Complete necessary set-up, take-down and cleaning associated with events and functions. This may include wall partitions, tables, chairs, etc. Move and maintain office furniture and equipment when needed.
- Painting/staining to include interior and exterior work when needed.
- Perform demolition during renovation, as required.
- Keep sidewalks free of debris and snow (occasionally before and after hours, as needed)
- Plow snow in parking lot, clear sidewalks, walkways, entrances, basketball courts, and field of snow and ice. Spread ice melt on entrances, sidewalks and walkways. Be available for early arrival for snow removal. (4:00am)
- Backpack clear entryways and walkways to make sure walkways are clear of debris.
- Ensure the sprinkler system is operating properly to include startup and shutdown.
- Maintain attractive grounds including fertilizing, mow, trim, and rake lawn, plant flowers and bushes, and clear weeds.
- Spray weed kill in areas of weed growth.
- Maintain the field by using the equipment provided
- Maintain roof and roof drains clear of debris quarterly, or more, as needed.
- Organize janitor's closets, monitors supplies and alerts supervisor regarding maintenance of adequate stock. Manages inventory of tools/supplies in good working order.
- Maintain and clean parking lot. Pick up trash around the premises
- Identify and schedule maintenance issues that need repair/attention.
- Oversees contractors in the absence of the Facilities Manager
- Assist/ perform in testing and inspecting 2 elevators on a monthly basis.
- Participates in weekly and monthly department meetings.
- Back up to Facilities Manager on alarm calls. Be available for on call on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis for emergencies and troubleshooting HVAC control system.
- Perform other task and responsibilities assigned by the Facilities Manager, Business Manager, Pastor and School Principal.
- Regular timely attendance during stated core hours or hours approved by the pastor and management
- Make sure buildings are secure before leaving for the night
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds individually & 100 lbs team lift, as well as having complete mobility in building and grounds activities
- Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities including giving staff and clergy a ride on occasion. Pick up/ drop off equipment, bus, shuttle, Sunday donuts. Have a clean driving record, insurance and registration
- Maintain a basic knowledge of industrial chemicals
- Must be able to work independently, be self-directed, and thorough in completing projects in full
- Find creative solutions for a wide variety of facility needs and provide input to supervisor.
- Perform custodial tasks not provided by contractor.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Clean up any spills, biohazards and emergency calls from front office.
This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle job elements essential for making compensation decisions.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Commercial custodial experience preferred, minor repair work, carpentry and painting experience are a plus.
- Strong human relations skills desired.
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
- Preferred but not required:
- Basis IT Support experience
- Ability to drive School Bus, including a Class B CDL License. Will consider training to attain Class B CDL License if don’t have already have one.
Or other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills,
and abilities:
· Knowledge of basic HVAC and mechanical functions of a large non-residential building.
· Must be able to climb ladders
· Familiarity with common hand and power tools: screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches and hammers
· Ability to effectively communicate with staff, volunteers and parishioners.
· Understanding and respect for working in a Catholic Church environment.
· Ability to work independently
· Ability to lift 50 pounds and move large furniture and equipment.
· Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities.
· Availability to be on-call for emergencies
· Good organizational and planning skills
We offer competitive pay and benefits package for this position. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining facilities, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $20 -$24 /hour DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Parker, CO 80138 (Required)
About the Employer
As Catholics in the Diocese of Colorado Springs, led by our Bishop and in communion with our Holy Father the Pope, we are committed to deepening our union with Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, formation and to bringing Christ to the world through word, witness, and service.
Please submit resumes to: Damon Engelby @ dengelby@avemaria.church