Maintenance Director

Opportunities at Parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago

St. Gertrude
1420 W. Granville
Chicago, IL

Description:

• Supervise maintenance and custodial personnel.
• Perform annual evaluations of maintenance and custodial personnel.
• Responsible for security of parish grounds, contacting Pastor, Operations Director, and local police department when needed as a result of damage or vandalism to grounds.
• Assure optimal functioning of building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Oversee and perform maintenance service and small repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, masonry, and painting.
• Ensure parish machinery is well maintained and that maintenance procedures are followed.
• Utilize existing information and schedules and develop additional schedules as needed.
• Primary contact for building cleaning services.
• Coordinate and supervise work with outside contractors for routine preventative activities such as safety inspections, pest control, and other preventative maintenance on facility systems.
• Coordinate and supervise volunteers performing on-site routine maintenance.
• With the Operations Director and/or Pastor approval, purchase materials required for facility and grounds upkeep.
• Oversee installation, removal, and cleaning of portable air conditioning units.
• Replace light bulbs as necessary.
• Support snow removal needs to ensure safe conditions for parishioners, school personnel, children, and visitors.
• May be requested to perform general labor tasks such as sweeping, trash removal, and cleaning with strong attention to detail.
• Oversee replenishment of toiletry supplies as needed.
• Set up for activities in church and school.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of High School graduate, GED, or equivalent, with trade school classes.
• Post High School coursework in trade-related field leading to certification/licensure or Associate degree in technical field highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in maintenance or a related field such as building maintenance and related systems.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand tools used on the job.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate to others in writing.
• Ability to communicate in spoken word and written English.
• Basic knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, machine servicing, painting, and other trades.
• Familiarity with basic PC skills, email, and Internet.
• Valid driver’s license.

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