Maintenance

Job Purpose:

The Maintenance Person is responsible for the overall maintenance and housekeeping of the parish complex, for preparing rooms for meetings and events, and for assisting with daytime security. The Maintenance Person must be able to lift weights up to sixty (60) pounds.

General Responsibilities:

Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. This position does not require that the employee be a Catholic. It is expected, however, that non-Catholic employees will respect Catholic doctrine and religious practices. Reasonable accommodations for the religious practice of non-Catholics will similarly be provided.

Representative Responsibilities:

 To be present where needed, ready to work as needed to meet responsibilities. Includes recognizing when situations require more effort, seeking approval to put in more time if needed, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner, providing an example of punctuality and attendance, and generally ensuring all is ready and taken care of.

Maintain property grounds, including monitoring parking lot and sidewalk conditions, picking up litter, watering and prompt removal of snow on sidewalks and steps.

Complete daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks on a scheduled basis. This includes vacuuming, sweeping, moping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning kitchen areas, emptying trash and recycling and cleaning pews in church.

Unlock and lock the Church according to the daily schedule.

 Replenish supplies in Church as needed, including candles.

Security. While cleaning buildings, be aware of other people and make sure they are in the building for a valid reason. Take security actions required to maintain safety and order.

Preparing rooms for meetings and events. Ensure rooms are clean. Arrange furniture as necessary. When present, respond to additional meeting setup requirements requested by meeting participants.

Monitor parking lots. Help people who are attending Assumption events find parking places. Deal politely and firmly with people who should not be parking in parish lots.

Assist with general maintenance of the parish buildings. This may include caring for boilers, heating and cooling units (license encouraged), painting and performing routine repairs.

 Assist with Sacristan duties. Ensure church is ready for all services, including lighting charcoal for incense, lighting candles and checking in with the presider prior to the start of mass to complete any requests. This includes assistance with baptisms and funerals.

Use all equipment in a safe manner. Maintain equipment in a fully operational manner.

 Help create a productive environment where there is harmony, good morale, and cooperative teamwork, monitor productivity and take corrective action as appropriate.

Meet all communication requirements, including interpersonal skills with the employees and parishioners. Includes keeping supervisors and appropriate others informed.

Maintain and improve work knowledge and skills such as understanding of requirements and work procedures, purpose of work completed, boiler operation and general custodial work.

Other Responsibilities:

The responsibilities listed above are representative of the job and are not inclusive. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications of the position. More detailed listings of duties may be outlined in supplemental documents. Those preceded by “*” are essential job functions of the job.

Job Qualifications:

Experience working as a custodian.

Demonstrated skills and interests in this type of work.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Knowledge of cleaning materials and chemicals, safe use of all materials.

Knowledge of safe operating procedures and maintenance of cleaning machines, such as vacuums and floor cleaners.

Mental Demands:

Follow supervisors instructions, and to work independently on routine and regular

assignments.

Plan, organize and meet deadlines.

Work well with others.

Maintain a positive and helpful attitude at all times, even during difficult and stressful times.

Work independently to accomplish tasks within allotted time.

Carry out high quality work.

Be dependable and punctual.

Be enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Physical Demands:

Work up to 40 hours per week.

Lift and move using proper techniques up to 60 pounds.

Climb stairs.

Use/climb a ladder.

Stamina to do physical tasks for 8+ hours a day.

Work weekend and evening hours and religious holidays.

please send a cover letter and resume to Gioia Socha, gsocha@assumptionsp.org