JOB FUNCTION

Responsible for building/physical plant maintenance (including plumbing, mechanical and structural repairs) and custodial services throughout the outreach division. This position will rotate between the Sauk Rapids and Becker campuses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors consistency of heating throughout the complex.
• Performs routine maintenance or repairs for all buildings.
  • Completes work orders in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates work orders with housing staff to ensure understanding of work orders and communication of status and/or completion.
• Establishes work procedures and creates schedules.
• Coordinates building maintenance.
  • Establishes and maintains a preventative maintenance program for electrical equipment, air-flow equipment, lighting and plumbing equipment.
• Works with outside contractors and coordinates work with Maintenance Supervisor and Housing Manager before work is performed.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly preventative maintenance on building and mechanical equipment.
• Works on Apartment turnovers as needed.
• Assists with building needs with Housing Manager.
• Is responsible for assisting in snow removal lawn care of all buildings.
• Performs minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC repairs.
• Completes structural repairs such as, woodwork, wall repair, cement concrete repairs.
• Assists with inspections, federal, state, fire/city
• Performs quality checks daily.
• Responsible to ensure to complete duties related to yard work to maintain clean and safe environment. Including, but not limited to snow removal.
• Coordinate purchase orders according to department guidelines.
  • Purchases maintenance equipment and supplies.
  • Maintains an updated inventory.
• Responsible for driving to include, but not limited to, picking up supplies as needed, bringing company vehicles and equipment in for repairs.
• Follows and completes the Shepherd of Grace custodial daily, weekly and monthly custodial schedule. These duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Assist with garbage removal and cleaning of trash receptacles.
  • Assist as needed with sanitization of bathrooms fixtures daily with germicidal solution.
  • Assist with refilling paper towel, tissue, toilet paper and hand soap in all dispensers as needed.
• Vacuums all carpeted hallways carpeting as scheduled.
• Shampoo carpets in cottages, dining room, main hallway routinely and apartment hallways as scheduled.
• Cleans carpet and furniture stains as needed.
• Cleans furniture in cottages, dining room, and community spaces as scheduled.
• Performs daily rounds of exterior areas. Responsible for sweeping and light snow removal at all entrances of the entire building or as scheduled and checking exterior garden areas.
• Cleans kitchen vents and equipment as directed and/or scheduled.
• Assist with washing dining room, entry, hallway and other windows (inside and outside) and sills etc. and walls as scheduled and/or needed.
• Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and repairs on the company vehicle(s) on a routine basis and as needed.
• Assist with apartment turnovers including carpet cleaning, light painting, and triaging needs of the unit.
• Triage tenant concerns and seek direction from designated staff person.
• Reports the following to the Housing Manager or designated staff person:
  • Presence of animals, vermin or insects.
  • Need for supplies and/or cleaning supplies.
  • Need of equipment repair in advance.
  • Water leaks and other maintenance needs.
  • All other health and safety hazards noticed.
• Participates in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as requested.
• Assist with set-up of facility for meetings, caterings and events.
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment safely.
• Follow instructions regarding use of chemicals and equipment use.
• Assist with moving of furniture and equipment as required.
• Works with Housing Manager to ensure changes in procedures and/or equipment to maintain high standards and safe environment.
• Demonstrates participation in staff meetings and educational and safety programs, including all mandatory facility in-services. Identifies and seeks opportunities for self-growth, when appropriate.
• Demonstrates confidentially within the work unity and throughout Shepherd of Grace campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of plumbing, surface preparation for concrete and painting, carpentry, woodworking, mechanical repairs, refrigeration, pneumatics, and light electrical repairs.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to speak and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, customers and contractors, based on the assumption that such individuals can only speak and understand English.
• This position requires a Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check for a valid drivers license and driving record.

BENEFITS:

• Good Shepherd offer free benefits to full time employees includes complete. medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Generous paid personal leave.
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible schedule.
• Corporate Discounts
• Wellness Center
• Emergency Assistant Program and many more...