Maintenance & Groundskeeping- Hourly

Nisqually Catholic Churches

Sacred Heart Parish | Saint Columban Parish | Saint Peters Mission

ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE

Location: Sacred Heart

Position: Maintenance & Groundskeeping

Reports to: Regional Facilities Manager

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- GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION PURPOSE: Provides hands-on maintenance services to buildings, grounds and vehicles.

- ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES:

Performs preventive maintenance to buildings and grounds to minimize plumbing, mechanical, electrical, heating and air conditioning system failures.

- Diagnoses problems and makes needed repairs to buildings.

- Diagnoses problems with parish vehicles and maintenance equipment and makes needed repairs.

- Checks boilers for proper operation making adjustments as appropriate.

- Secures buildings when not in use.

- Sets up for special events (e.g. chairs, tables and other equipment for special events).

- Collects and removes litter from the grounds on a daily basis.

- Maintains grounds performing functions such as mowing, watering, pruning, fertilizing, planting, and leaf removal.

- Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to hand and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

- Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

- Successful completion of an Archdiocese of Seattle Background Check.

- Previous experience in maintenance word.

- Working knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and related mechanical and building systems.

- Due to job requirements a candidate will need a current driver's license,

- Some level of experience with construction, plumbing, electrical, grounds maintenance etc.

- Proven experience as a handyman/facility maintenance worker.

- Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment.

- Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, mechanical or HVAC systems.

- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Scale Ladders and use mechanical lifts to access roofs and high-reach areas

- Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 50lbs across campus

- Frequently stands, kneels reaches, bends, grabs, holds, twists etc. to perform maintenance tasks.

- Works indoors and outdoors throughout the year as duties require.

- Ability to walk, bend, stand, and or kneel for the duration of shift

- Ability to carry and use tools to perform tasks: Vacuums, Backpack Vacuums, Mops, Brooms, Brushes, Ladders, Stools, Riding Mower, Saws, lawn equipment, etc.

- Ability to work with chemical cleaning agents

- Ability and willingness to engage with parishioners and guests in a professional and respectful manner.

- Must Pass Background Check and Drug Screenings as prescribed.

- Must provide 3 references (Not related to you)

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicants skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.