General Maintenance Worker

General Maintenance Worker

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Employment Type: Full Time

MISSION

Faithful to Catholic Tradition and to our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service Bishop Lynch High School promotes the development of the total person by bringing together a diverse community in a rigorous college preparatory environment where students are taught to strive for excellence seek truth and work for justice in the world.

SUMMARY

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for the implementation of the goals of Catholic education as outlined in The Holy Sees Teaching on Catholic Schools (Archbishop Michael Miller):

Inspired by a Supernatural Vision

Founded on a Christian Anthropology

Animated by Communion and Community

Imbued with a Catholic Worldview

Sustained by Gospel Witness

Qualified candidates will be driven and inspired by the mission of Catholic schools to form young men and women in a high school setting who will be good citizens of the world loving God and neighbor and enriching society with the leaven of the gospel and who will also be good citizens of the world to come thus fulfilling their destiny to become saints (Miller p. 20).

Position: General maintenance worker

General Description: The General Maintenance Worker will be responsible for the repairing and maintenance of machines and mechanical equipment campus wide. Additional skills required include painting and drywall work flooring plumbing and electrical including HVAC the event of an emergency he/she may be called to support necessary tasks in association with that emergency. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below; however management may identify other responsibilities of the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas including plumbing electrical painting and drywall carpentry machine and equipment servicing and preventative maintenance. Some of the tasks involved may be but are not limited to changing light bulbs installing paper dispenser units changing HVAC filters changing and or adjusting locks on doors unclogging toilets and urinals changing out sink faucets painting and drywall work as well as any other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman.

Complies with all Diocesan and Bishop Lynch safety and risk management policies and procedures

Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Participate in regular safety meetings safety training and hazard assessments

Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions

Required to participate in the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program

Will be utilizing basic cleaning and other chemicals

Adherence to all OSHA and related local safety requirements

Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated

May assist in training assigning and checking the work of lower-level employees including the organization and daily overseeing of Summer Student Worker Program

Will drive a utility cart both gas and electric powered

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Experience:

High School Diploma GED or equivalent experience preferred

2 or more years of related experience

Skills/Aptitude:

Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential

Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect

Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers vendor representatives supervisors managers and school administration and faculty

Must be able to work well alone and in a team environment

Ability to work well under pressure

Must have a high attention to detail

Must have basic phone and computer skills (email text etc.)

Excellent oral and written communication skills and solid organizational skills

License:

Holds appropriate license/certification for specific work in Dallas Texas

A valid drivers license may be required

General:

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Must be able to work nights weekends and some holidays when necessary

Maturity of judgement and behavior

Maintains high standards for work performed

Must comply with any dress code/uniform requirements

Physical:

Significant walking or other means of mobility

Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)

Ability to reach bend stoop push and or pull and frequently lift 50 pounds or more

Working Conditions:

Will work in both indoor and outdoor conditions

Varying schedule to include evenings holidays weekends and extended hours as business dictates

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Wears protective clothing and or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations

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