Maintenance Coordinator; NE

The pastorate of St. Gabriel and St. Charles Borromeo Parishes
, located in the Woodlawn/Pikesville area
, is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, hourly Maintenance Coordinator to repair, clean, and maintain the campus buildings and facilities. This parish helps to spread the Good News to a diverse and vibrant community. Reporting to the Pastor and Pastorate Operations Manager, the Maintenance Coordinator is considered an essential part of the pastorate team.

Essential Functions

Repair and Maintenance

• Regularly inspects the parish campus and develops a list of advisable repairs and maintenance issues in a proactive manner
• Consults weekly with the Pastor and Pastorate Operations Manager to update a Work List
• Maintains, to his/her ability, the heating and air conditioning systems
• Cares for and maintains the plumbing and electrical systems and all machinery
• Handles general repairs and occasional requests for special projects on the parish facilities, such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, light fixtures, and mechanical
• When professional service for a project, repair, or maintenance is required, informs the Pastor and Pastorate Operations Manager; contacts the contractor/vendor to arrange the service; supervises the work
• Keeps all machinery, power tools, and equipment in a safe operating condition; operates and maintains them safely, according to the manufacturer’s instructions
• Maintains a schedule of routine and preventive maintenance, as well as lubrication, to be followed, including a school boiler system; keeps a record of the work for all machinery in a binder
• Adjusts and monitors building temperatures
• Makes recommendations and requests for necessary supplies, materials, and equipment in a timely manner; arranges pick-up of supply orders; monitors the use of buildings to keep all operations within budget
• Is welcome to recruit and supervise parish volunteers to assist with facilities projects
• Attends staff meetings and team-building activities

Safety and Security

• Ensures that buildings, enclosures, and doors are secure, locked, and alarmed when not in use
• Responds to and resets alarms from the security system and fire monitoring systems; monitors and maintains CCTV cameras on campus locations
• Checks the function of the fire suppression system and other facility operating systems on a regular basis
• Keeps all safety devices in proper operating order; reads operating instructions and becomes familiar with the operation of the equipment
• Contacts Police, Fire, and other emergency groups when necessary
• Identifies and makes recommendations when safety and security issues occur

Grounds

• Supervises and communicates with the landscaping company to ensure that all grass and shrubbery areas are cut and trimmed, with sidewalks and lawns cleared of debris and leaves
• Waters, fertilizes, mulches, and trims the shrubs and flowers in the spring, summer, and fall months; ensures that gutters are clear of debris
• Must be able to assist in emergency situations, such as when flooding or severe weather occurs. Manages snow removal: contacts the contractor to clean the parking lot in time for church functions; removes snow and ice from sidewalks and steps in time for services

Cleaning

• Assists with preparing the church for worship on weekends
• Helps with decorating for holiday events and seasons
• Coordinates and assists with the setup and breakdown of rooms, equipment, tables, chairs, and cleaning for approved parish functions
• Removes trash and debris from grounds and buildings on a daily basis and strives to maintain neat and welcoming campuses
• Collaborates with Facilities Staff members to coordinate weekly custodial tasks such as vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, dusting, and removing trash and recycling
• Communicates with cleaning contractors and monitors their work

Position Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Some experience with Facilities and Grounds maintenance (especially plumbing, HVAC, and electrical) is preferred
• Demonstrates a knowledge of, and experience in, maintenance and minor repair work in the fields of carpentry, electrical work, painting…