About The Role

Summary The Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repair tasks; and performs related duties as required under general supervision. Responsible for keeping the property in a safe condition adhering to safety standards and operating equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General functions

Supervise any vendors/contracts i.e. yard, plumbers, etc.
Keep the complete interior appearance of the building clean and in good order.
Comply and track daily work orders and regular or preventative maintenance.
Repairs structures; builds and installs cabinets, partitions, blackboards, and shelves; repairs furniture and equipment; installs floor coverings, acoustical ceilings, and window glass; repairs roofs, floors, doors, locks, and related items.
Performs electrical repairs such as replacing switches and wiring; repairs refrigeration equipment; installs sprinkler systems and water lines; repairs faucets, sewers, plumbing, boiler room equipment, pumps, check valves, boiler lines, heating, and ventilating systems, water solar systems, and photovoltaic equipment.
Paints building interiors and exteriors, furniture, cement, and other materials and items; pours and finishes concrete.
Estimates materials, labor, and time needed for projects; operate light automotive equipment to travel to facilities throughout the County and to transport materials, furniture, and equipment.
Regular cleaning of common areas, laundry room, halls, community center, office
building grounds and parking lot.
Cleaning vacant apartments including painting, carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, and overall cleaning.
Cleaning of trash rooms and all trash removal. Follow-up on previous work orders and scheduled tasks, preventative or otherwise.
Follow-up on previous work orders and schedule tasks, preventative or otherwise.
Decoration of interior and exterior of building and landscaping with Supervisor’s guidance.
Interact with Supervisor in regard to policies, proposals, contracts, bids, and maintenance budgets.
Computer tracking of work orders, tool, and part inventories, maintenance schedules of A/C, refrigerators, ranges, and others.
Setting up tables or special requests in common area rooms for groups utilizing the facility.
Keep up to date records of OSHA Regulations, Material Safety Data Sheets, HUD
regulations, with regards to maintenance and property inspections, Fair Housing, Section
504 and ADA Regulations.
Participate in all inspections of apartments and property.
Initiate procedure for Material Safety Data Sheets, (MSDS).
Submit weekly maintenance and work order reports to the Property Manager.
Do all necessary repairs including but not limited to appliances, plumbing, carpentry, electric, grounds, housekeeping, and painting.
Oversight of all yard work including mowing, trimming, planted beds, and upkeep of sprinkler system.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Complies with all applicable training requirements and all company safety, personnel, and operational policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare estimates of time, materials, and labor.
Ability to operate power equipment.
Ability to perform calculations and measurements as required for carpentry work.
Knowledgeable of the materials, tools, methods, and equipment used in building trade, such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, cement work, and electrical work; repair methods and maintenance practices for structures, furnishings, and equipment; work safety practices.
Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
Knowledgeable of all standards, methods, materials, tools, equipment, and safety processes used in the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry trades and crafts.
Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals.
Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (/PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
Have a high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
Evidence of deep alignment with Catholic Charities of Central FL, Inc. Mission and Values.
Demonstrate a commitment to serve all people with respect, compassion, and cooperation in the spirit of a unifying God.
The capacity to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers.
Able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
Ability to identify and recommend improved methods of performing the work. Provide quality services in a cost-effective manner and recommend improved methods of performing the work.
Performs other duties as necessary.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

The Maintenance Technician must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED from an institution accredited by the Department of Education. Technical training is preferred. Must have at least one year at a journey level in a building trade such as carpentry, painting, masonry, or electrical; or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Experience and training in all areas of general maintenance.

CATHOLIC FAITH

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

Other Skills and Abilities

Strong attention to detail.
Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines, and must be able to multitask.
Strong sense of ownership & urgency.
Ability to shift priorities in an atmosphere where interruptions are frequent.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The working hours of this position are not limited to an 8-hour day. The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds. Also, requires walking, sitting, bending, stretching, and stooping for assemblage and workshop set-up and layout. This person will need to be available in the evening and on weekends, as needed. Must be willing to work in conditions of stress and function well under pressure. Must be able to work longer hours to complete various tasks.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.