Maintenance III

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary: As a Maintenance III worker, you will be required to perform essential upkeep tasks throughout our facility, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. In this position, you will be responsible for a wide variety of activities, such as repairs and cleaning, to ensure that our facilities are both tidy and functional. Self-motivation with a keen eye for detail, reliability, and the possession of solid technical knowledge are essential in this job. This position reports to the Director of Facilities.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy outlined in the Diocese Employee Handbook

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom/playground activities, meals, and events, including Mass setup/preparations
• Drives the morning bus route as a backup.
• Driver for any day trips assigned by the Facility Manager. These trips would be during this employee's regular working hours. These day trips may extend the workday into overtime.
• After-hours bus driver for athletics, clubs, and other groups (If Available and agrees to drive - Not mandatory).
• Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical systems.
• Maintain campus landscaping. 
• Seasonal landscape cleanup and plantings
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage issues with the building’s electricity
• Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs around the building.
• Has welding experience
• Groundskeeping is required if the facility contains lawns or other outdoor areas in need of maintenance
• Landscape Maintenance and Repair 
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner, and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked
• Physical stamina to handle a complete shift of being active and working on the building
• Work order management through Brightly software. Working Knowledge of IPAD required.
• Event setup and breakdown (Stage setup, pipe and drape setup, seating setup, sound system setup).
• Access control system repairs.
• Door Hardware Repairs.
•  Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; sets up rooms for special meetings or events.
•  Performs minor inspection duties of work performed or general building condition under the direction of a supervisor or a skilled trade person. 
• Cleans worksites, including hauling debris and trash to the dumpster, cleaning tools and equipment, and ensuring they are correctly stored.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative. 

• Comply with all NCHS policies and procedures, the relevant policies and procedures of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, and the diocesan code of conduct
• Conduct relationships with immediate supervisor and other supervisors in a manner that is constructive, open to direction, and reflects commitment to an ethic of continuous improvement.
• Engage in self-development. Participate in school in-service programs for self-enrichment to maintain a high quality of practice, and seek further professional growth through other training/educational opportunities.
• Act in a manner that is consistently courteous and respectful of students, parents of students, colleagues, and other constituents of NCHS.
• Discharge duties according to the highest standards of performance, ethical behavior, and professional practices. 
• Demonstrate sound judgment and independence of thought.
• Protect the confidentiality of all students' and families' information, in compliance with all applicable legal requirements. 
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Assume personal responsibility for the timely completion of assignments without interference with the quality of work.
• Adapt to changes in work environment, program requirements, and workload.
• Present and maintain professional appearance and demeanor; adhere to NCHS dress code.
• Assume responsibility for personal attendance and punctuality. 
• Assist in the training and orientation of other employees as requested.

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

• Moderate Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Moderate supervision given and/or received
• Required to 

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Required to work some nights and weekends 
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress 
• Required to work in standard school conditions
• Required to lift or carry equipment and supplies to a minimum of 50 pounds
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading 
• Required to work in various weather conditions
• Some general ability to navigate computer software
• Lifting: Safely lifting 35 lbs. on a regular basis, 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. 
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Use of Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm and being able to turn a key and doorknob and operate work tools.
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, clearly, and quickly.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a security alarm or computer monitor; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, general labor, etc.). or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., inspection, etc.)
• Climbing: Ability to ascend and descend ladders (including 6', 8', 12', 25' and roof hatch ladders), stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. 
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. 
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or with correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to safely handle drill motor and all hand tools.
• Ability to repair minor equipment, change filters on all AHU and AC equipment, replace all lamps and ballasts in lighting fixtures
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints
• Must be personable and able to effectively communicate and work with staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Must be able to converse intelligently with sub-contractors from all phases of building maintenance.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and auto insurance meeting diocesan minimum requirements

Travel Requirements:

• Not required.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• High School diploma
• General electrical knowledge
• General plumbing knowledge
• HVAC Certification (EPA 608 and NATE (North American Technician Excellence) Certification or equivalent)
• Welding Experience
• CDL Driver (Willing to train)
• Job-related experience is required

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church 
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form 
• Able to work well with others in the school community 
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format 
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Attention to detail required
• Working Knowledge of IPAD
• Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community
• Knowledge of various electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and building systems
• Ability to diagnose and perform minor mechanical repairs
• Good mechanical aptitude and familiar with construction
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), building energy management systems and event scheduling systems, office practices, record keeping techniques, file practices
• Knowledge of cleaning/janitorial equipment and supplies and their safe use and storage
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be personable and able to converse intelligently and work effectively with contractors, parishioners, and staff.
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to self-motivate, manage responsibilities, and work independently 
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time-management techniques.
• Positive attitude, personable, ability to work effectively with all types of people
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Ability to work flexible hours and address emergency calls, including weekends and evenings on an as-needed basis. Ability to work in various climate conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance meeting diocesan minimum requirements and the ability to use one’s personal vehicle for business travel. 

FLSA Designation: Non-exempt, (FT), on-site. Hours align with school operating hours and may include additional responsibilities such as faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.