Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is hiring a part-time, benefits eligible Maintenance/Custodial Person, responsible for the execution of tasks that support the operations, maintenance, repair and improvement of the grounds, facilities, and related equipment of all properties of the Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church. These properties consist of the Church, parish office, parish hall, rectory, and the grounds. Responsibilities include custodial duties as well as basic building, repair, and installation tasks in carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanical repairs, structural repairs, lighting, heating and ventilation, setup and breakdown for events, and limited assistance in A/C and electrical functions. The Maintenance/Custodial Person plans and directs building and grounds improvements that ensure that the facility’s appearance positively reflects and enhances Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in the community. This position also performs some custodial duties and supervises providers for the completion of custodial tasks. The Maintenance/Custodial Person performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Schedule: 32 hours a week, Monday- Friday. Thursdays are 8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. Other days are 8:00 A.M.- 2:30 P.M.

Essential Functions include:

Routine inspection of the grounds, installations, and equipment to determine necessity of repairs, maintenance, or replacement.
Schedules work with minimal interruption to business and communicates any transportation - and related interruptions to employees and community.
Directs and controls running of utilities, including water, power, HVAC, and their dependent mechanical and electrical systems.
Maintains electrical power systems, including Uninterruptible Power Supply and Power Distribution Systems and consults with service providers to ensure that facilities power meet new demands and specifications as needed with changing technology.
Provides input into emergency backup plans and procedures and works with supervisor to ensure that systems are in place for business continuity in the event of interruption.
Works with supervisor to formulate and test a Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity plan.
Oversees all security measures and systems, including alarms. Works with supervisor to plan and implement policies and procedures to provide security.
Keeps facilities and grounds of church clean, safe, and orderly through regularly scheduled custodial and maintenance duties. Performs lawn and garden maintenance including removing debris and blowing dried leaves.
For church, rectory and church grounds, repairs, or replaces defective parts, equipment, and structures, and reassembles equipment, using hand or power tools. Approaches repair work critically to ensure that the repair is best solution, and makes recommendations to the supervisor on alternative solutions or approaches, if applicable.
Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
Replaces small components and parts in electrical devices (lamps, light bulbs, sockets, etc.)
Performs tasks to accomplish special projects (building, reallocation of office space and furniture, etc.) according to work orders.
Completes work reports and equipment logs.
Takes and logs daily reading in AC units and electrical parameters.
Cleans air-conditioning systems and changes filters monthly or according to determined schedule.
Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and to prevent deterioration of structures.
Performs routine inspections of equipment, fluid levels, etc., following checklists.
Stores chemicals, paints, liquids, and hazardous substances with their respective MSDS (material safety data sheet) and new product documentation.
Prepares and breaks down meeting and event rooms and areas by arranging furniture and heavy equipment according to specifications in work order.
Uses tools such as drills, saws, compressors, hoists, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and electrical & electronic testing devices. Uses hand trucks and dollies.
Performs all work according to safe work practices while maintaining a safe & clean work area and tools, and reports any hazards to supervisor. Lock outs and tags tools, equipment, or areas of vulnerability (i.e., electrical outlets) as needed to maintain safety.
Detects and reports to supervisor defective materials and structural components.
Disposes of waste according to policy.
Reads and interprets plans, blueprints, schematics, and other facility documents as needed.
Performs tasks with minimal interruption to normal workflow patterns of parish business.
Participates in emergency backup plans and procedures, including disaster recovery/business continuity plans, as required by supervisor.
Takes inventory and orders supplies on a regular basis, exercising cost-consciousness.
Other facilities-related projects and duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials and operating machines.
Able to lift and move 25-pound objects.
Ability to work in a noisy environment.
Exposure to machinery with moving parts.
Ability to work outdoors when required, in a hot and humid environment.
Use of personal protective clothing and equipment, according to task.
Ability to work in high places.
Knowledge of arithmetic and applications required for the tasks.
Operation Monitoring skills, such as watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Troubleshooting skills; determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Installation skills for equipment, machines, wiring, or programs.
Valid FL driver license and automobile insurance
Universal Certification a plus.
Minimum: High-school diploma or G.E.D. with three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: High-school diploma or G.E.D. with five years’ related experience and/or training.
Technical or trade school coursework in building technology and/or HVAC a plus.
Basic PC skills, including ability to navigate the Windows OS, enter data into system and perform e-mail functions in MS Outlook, required.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, MSDS, Hazard Communication labels and safety warnings.
Good oral and written English-language communication skills.
Good Spanish-language and/or Haitian-Creole or French-language spoken communication skills strongly preferred.

To apply: submit resume to Father Alberto Petroff.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Parental leave
Retirement plan

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Maintenance & Custodial Worker