Maintenance Lead, Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance

Maintenance Lead

St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability. Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St.

Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.

Position Summary Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Patrick Center, is seeking a Facilities Lead ready to apply technical expertise to coordinate projects, guide day to day maintenance operations, and support a team that keeps our facilities safe, compliant, and welcoming. This is a full time position with rotating on-call responsibilities, ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives on problem solving and ownership.

The core working hours rick Center are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. The hourly wage starts at $26 per hour.

Coordinate assigned facility projects and maintenance activities. Support preventive maintenance programs and monitor completion of scheduled tasks. Conduct facility assessments and identify maintenance, safety, and compliance concerns. Assist with Joint Commission, Physical Environment, Life Safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance initiatives. Review work orders and assist with prioritization of maintenance activities. Coordinate service activities with vendors and contractors as assigned. Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, inventories, and related documentation.

Assist with emergency preparedness, weather response, and facility recovery activities. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Facilities Technicians. Participate in on-call rotations as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent required; trade certification preferred. Three to five years of facilities, maintenance, or building operations experience.

Experience with preventive maintenance programs and building systems. Experience working with vendors and contractors preferred. Valid driver's license required (MO residents require a Class

E).

Demonstrates the ability to correctly identify, diagnose, and perform basic repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general maintenance systems with minimal rework required. Accurately identifies root causes of maintenance issues and resolves them within expected time frames, escalating only when appropriate. Reads technical documents accurately and interprets blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical instructions to complete tasks without errors or safety risks.

Prioritizes work orders, manages time effectively, and completes assigned tasks by deadlines while maintaining accurate documentation. Enters work orders, updates maintenance records, and uses Microsoft Office and CMMS tools accurately and consistently. Provides clear written updates, completes documentation without omissions, and communicates effectively with staff, vendors, and supervisors. Completes assigned tasks without direct supervision, contributes to team goals, and collaborates effectively during multi-person projects or emergency responses.

Resources for Which Accountable Assigned tools, equipment, vehicles, and facility assets. Accuracy and completion of work orders, inspections, and maintenance records. Completion of assigned projects and preventive maintenance activities. Support of facility compliance, safety, and operational readiness.

St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.

The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis

A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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