St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Job Description
Title: Parish Maintenance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Pastor
Job Summary/Job Function: Provide maintenance and preventative maintenance on all equipment, buildings, grounds and vehicles to ensure safety to all persons, including staff and visitors and to extend the life and appearance of these items. May perform repairs including routine carpentry and plumbing based on skill level and experience. Provides cleaning services, e.g. trash removal, mopping, vacuuming, restroom cleaning etc. in church, gathering, space, classrooms and parish center.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ø Completes installation, repair and renovation to buildings including but not limited to electrical fixtures and switches, and semi-skilled tasks in construction.
Ø Completes installation, repair and renovation of some equipment including but not limited to electrical appliances, hot water heaters, sinks, commodes, kitchen appliances, heating and cooling systems, and sewer lines.
Ø Removing of snow and ice from walkways
Ø Cutting and planting of lawns, trees, shrubs and watering and fertilizing of the same.
Ø Moving and transporting of furniture, books, and miscellaneous items from buildings.
Ø Operates a variety of gasoline powered tractors, snowblowers, mowers and weeders.
Ø Performs routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
Ø Is responsible for all equipment, vehicles, and tools.
Ø Set up and take down equipment and furnishings as needed for parish events.
Ø Keeps church, gathering space, classrooms and parish center clean throughout the day. Particular attention to be paid to public restroom cleanliness before and after weekend liturgies and any parish events.
Ø Orders all needed cleaning and environmental supplies.
Ø Secures and stores all cleaning supplies and equipment in a safe place when not in use.
Ø Maintains all cleaning equipment in safe and working order.
Ø Supervises part-time custodial staff and volunteers in completion of interior cleaning and grounds work.
Ø The above does not exhaust duties. Other duties may be requested depending on the circumstance.
Qualifications/Education (knowledge/skills/abilities):
Ø Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a valid driver’s license.
Ø Has knowledge of procedures, practices, tools and equipment used in maintenance.
Ø Move, load and unload equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds and heavier.
Ø Walk long distances around campus, bend, stoop, squat and reach; climb ladders.
Ø Familiarity with cleaning/janitorial equipment and supplies and their safe use and storage.
Ø Make judgments related to emergency and safety matters.