Facility Maintenance Technician

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Raleigh, NC
Posted Date

Hours per week: 40

Position Summary:

The maintenance technician is responsible for ensuring all areas of the campus are in good repair, maintaining a safe environment and professional appearance of all campus buildings. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Perform needed maintenance and repairs on all parish buildings, facilities and grounds, which include our two schools
  • Perform emergency maintenance to include pest control, plumbing repair, minor electrical repairs, assisting in snow and ice removal, painting, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment
  • Assist in setting up/taking down events and parish activities
  • Respond to fire, security and panic alarms
  • Conduct periodic inspections on emergency equipment including fire alarms, emergency lights, AED’s, First Aid Kits, generators, etc. 
  • Ability to work varying shifts when assigned, if needed, and participate on a rotating basis at liturgies and other special events when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 2 year degree in facility management or construction trade, or at least 3 years experience in aforementioned fields or in a general maintenance role.
  • Experience in reading building plans, schematic diagrams and instructional manuals.
  • Ability to lift/move 50 pounds at times
  • Strong communication and customer service skills, as this position will interact with employees, volunteers, parishioners and vendors.
  • Ability walk, sit, talk, hear, climb ladders, operate equipment and tools (such as: computer, hand tools, power tools and specialized tools)
  • Familiar with:
    • carpentry, drywall and related construction products,
    • plumbing technology (connections, fittings, shut off for pvc, black pipe, copper, drain lines, toilets, commercial flush valves, etc.)
    • electrical technology (conduit, 110v, 277 v, romex, low voltage lines and switches, basic alarm panels, etc.)
  • Required to move furnishings and set up/break down for events.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Employment is contingent upon applicant’s satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
  • Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with plumbing repair work
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish)