Maintenance Technician

Overview of St. Austin Catholic Church & School

We Bring the Word of God to Life! - St. Austin Catholic Church & School is a vibrant and diverse community, served by the Paulist Fathers, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1908. Located in the heart of Austin near the University of Texas campus, we focus on evangelization, reconciliation, and ecumenical/interfaith relations with a commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Supervisor, provides students with an attractive, safe, and natural environment in which to learn.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Performs minor carpentry duties such as repairs such as ceilings, bathroom partitions, shelves, braces, doors, and windows; install pencil sharpeners, chalkboards, dry erase boards, cubbies, toilet paper holders, paper towel and soap dispensers, flag holders, etc.

• Perform minor plumbing duties such as the installation and repairs of faucets, valves, drains, traps, safety valve, water filters and pipe fittings.

• Perform preventative maintenance and document task and results as defined by the position task list

• Perform minor flooring and wall repairs.

• Perform painting interior surfaces

• Perform minor electrical duties such as the replacement or repair of light bulbs and ballasts, exit lights, fuses, switches, hand dryers, cords and plugs.

• Clean area and equipment

• Evaluates and prioritizes maintenance needs, building deficiencies and emergency needs and communicate these to the Facilities Director

• Provide assistance to campus departments. Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Inspect building interior and exterior, playground equipment and grounds performance, maintenance and minor repairs

• Detect and reports needs of major repair on building structure and their systems including lockers, furniture and equipment

• Assist with hedging and trimming bushes of school grounds

• Move, install, Assemble and Repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed

• Set up of event needs

• Assist with Facility Coordinator in cleaning up of the cafeteria when needed.

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law including but not limited to State Board of Education and local policy.

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operates equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.

• Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the Facility Director.

• Maintains and repairs inventory tools and equipment and performs preventive maintenance as required.

• Other

• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

• Serves as a role model for all district staff

• Participates in approved professional development opportunities

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Maintains confidentiality

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, and safety precautions of the skilled trades

• Basic carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing and painting

• Oral and written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

• Operation of a computer and assigned software

Ability to:

• Use ladders, scaffolding, lifts, augers, power saws, power drills, hand tools, compressors, sprayers, welder, torches, heavy equipment

• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals

• Perform routine building and grounds maintenance work

• Ability to properly use and care for equipment

• Prioritize and organize work responsibilities and delegate appropriate departmental tasks effectively

• Work independently with little direction

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

• Meet schedules and timelines

• Plan and organize work

Education/Licenses/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of related experience. Valid Texas driver's license.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending/stooping, reaching, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions for prolonged periods; operate hand and power tools applicable to trade; occasionally work irregular hours and prolonged hours; respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.

Physical Conditions - work outside in non-climate-controlled weather conditions or inside in climate-controlled conditions; exposure to extreme temperature changes (cold to hot), excessive fumes, toxic chemicals, loud noises, and working around moving objects or vehicles; walking on slippery or uneven surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding.

Lifting/carrying - frequent reaching; frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. From floor to chest and occasionally up to 10 lbs overhead; push or pull over 50 lbs. occasionally.