Maintenance Manager, Marian Catholic High School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
Marian Catholic High School, Tamaqua
Position Description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Job Status: Full Time

Reporting Functions: Principal

Job Function: The Maintenance Manager is an experienced multi-trade coordinator who leads, motivates, and manages the custodial team. The Maintenance Manager is the primary source regarding the installation, maintenance, and repair of Marian Catholic's facilities. Provides technical and budget support for project planning and upkeep of Marian Catholic's facilities. The Maintenance Manager is also the responsible for the upkeep of school grounds, including but not limited to maintenance of sewer plant, well water system, lawn-mowing, landscaping, preparation of athletic fields, and snow removal in the winter.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses incidents and complaints as needed and/or assigned. (e.g. damaged infrastructure, utility problems, etc.) for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.

• Responsible for the development and monitoring of expenditures and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurately recorded and expenses are within budget limits.

• Responsible for maintaining school grounds (This includes lawns, fields, landscaping, etc.), including painting of fields for athletic contests.

• Responsible for maintenance of sewer plant and well water systems and collecting samples to be sent out for testing in order to maintain state compliance. Also responsible with custodial staff to collect water samples for testing in order to maintain local and state compliance.

• Responsible for snow removal around campus, using school plow and salt truck, during winter months.

• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring school heating system and programming boiler to operate in a functional manner.

• Assists in the personnel management of employees for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the work force.

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (Administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, construction engineers, architects, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.

• Coordinates hazardous material (asbestos) containment and/or removal for the purpose of ensuring the School maintains a safe environment in accordance with all relevant legal regulations and guidelines.

• Occasional janitorial maintenance of school building and grounds; classrooms, offices, common spaces, etc. is required. This consists of but not limited to, wiping down surfaces and windows, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, etc.

• Facilitates and/or participates in meetings and workshops for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff and serving as a School representative.

• Inspects aspects of new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently, specifications are within regulatory requirements, and inspection reports and payment requests are correct.

• Assists in the monitoring of school safety and preventive maintenance programs for the purpose of ensuring the school is maintained in a safe condition and in compliance with OSHA/TOSHA requirements.

• Prepares a wide variety of written correspondence (e.g. memos, emails, reports, policy/procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

• Presents information for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.

• Researches new products, laws, regulations, etc. for the purpose of recommending purchases, contracts and proper maintenance of school services.

• Responds to emergency situations during and after standard hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and mitigating damage to school property.

• Any other task as request at the discretion of the Principal for the betterment and safety of school grounds.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Requirements:

• PA State Police Clearance (ACT 34), Child Abuse Clearance (ACT 151), FBI Fingerprints (ACT 114), and other Diocesan requirements upon hire.

• Experience in Maintenance required, school maintenance experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Expertise in plumbing to comply with local and state regulations of the sewer plant and well water treatment systems.

• Basic knowledge and experience in HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and general repairs.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication with emails, etc.

• Organizational skills, strong attention to detail.

• Knowledge of OSHA/TOSHA requirements, in addition to Asbestos training.

• A high level of integrity and professionalism.

Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability appropriate for necessary mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; repetitive movements such as stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing (ladders etc.), reaching and twisting; frequent use of tools; will regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderately heavy objects and occasionally safely lift objects up to 50 pounds; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to operate equipment.

Working Conditions : High school environment. Year-round position: may be required to work outside of shift hours to complete certain tasks. Working hours are 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 40
hours a week. Must attend appropriate/necessary meetings that may be beyond normal school hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and clearances via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Principal: Fr. Finlan

Email: [email protected]

OR mail to:

Marian Catholic High School

166 Marian Avenue

Tamaqua, PA 18252

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