Description: General Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing under general supervision a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repair tasks; and performs related duties as required. General Maintenance Worker I is 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:
- Keep the complete interior appearance of the building clean and in good order
- Comply and track daily work orders and regular or preventative maintenance.
- Assists supervisor with repairs of structures; including but not limited to building and installations of cabinets, partitions, blackboards, and shelves; repairing of furniture and equipment; installations of floor coverings, acoustical ceilings, and window glass; repairs roofs, floors, doors, locks, and related items.
- Comply and track daily work orders and regular or preventative maintenance.
- Asist supervisor with 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.
- Paints building interiors and exteriors, furniture, cement, and other materials and items; pours and finishes concrete.
- Assist supervisor with estimates materials, labor, and time needed for projects; operates light automotive equipment to travel to facilities throughout the County and to transport materials, furniture, and equipment.
- Assists supervisor with minor electrical repairs such as replacing switches and wiring.
- Assists supervisor with repairs on 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.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.
- Decoration of interior and exterior of building and landscaping with supervisor guidance.
- Setting up tables or special requests in common area rooms for groups utilizing 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 supervisor.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
- Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
- Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
- Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
- Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
- Maintain Building, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, as needed and directed by immediate supervisor or housing manager.
- Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting or heating.
Other Responsibilities:
- Complies with all applicable training requirements.
- Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
- Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
- Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
- Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (/PQI) program and Accreditation/Re-accreditation process.
- Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill Catholic Charities Diocese of St Petersburg, Inc Mission.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Able to speak, write and understand English.
- Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups.
- Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, self motivate, and deliver results.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Possess strong work ethics.
- Successfully pass a FDLE Level II background screening.
- Valid Florida driver’s license, ability to drive van or bus and have reliable transportation.
- Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
- 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 Diocese of St Petersburg, Inc Mission and Values.
- Will make a Commitment to serve all people with Respect, Compassion, and Cooperation in the spirit of a unifying God.
Education & Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited High School or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Technical training preferred.
- One year of experience at a journey level in a building trade such as carpentry, painting, and masonry, 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.
BENEFITS:
- Basic Major Medical, Dental and Vision for Employee. Additional coverage available too. Employee Medical Premium 100% paid by company.
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Short-term Disability Plan
- Long-term Disability Plan
- Personal Time Off for vacation, illness or personal business (PTO)
- Paid Holidays (10)
- Agency Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supplemental Life Insurance (Optional Benefit)
- 401K (Optional Benefit, this is a voluntary self-contributory plan)
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (Optional Benefit)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (Optional Benefit)
- Additional Benefits through AllState (Self Contributory Optional)
- Cancer Policy
- Group Critical Illness,
- Accident Insurance Hospital Confinement
- Direct Deposit
- Staff Training
- Tax Deferred Payroll Options available
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. EEO/AA/ADA Employer.
Catholic Charities participates in the US E-Verify program.
