Maintenance Technician, Holy Family Villa & Diocese of Allentown

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician performs facilities maintenance at Holy Family Villa and Diocese Administration locations, including routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and coordination with vendors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist and perform routine maintenance and repairs at Holy Family Villa, Diocese offices, Tribunal Office, Chancery Office, Mercy Special Learning Center, and Bishop's Residences.
• Tasks include general electric, carpentry, plumbing, painting, window/door adjustments, patching walls, repairing leaking plumbing, identifying damaged electrical wiring, water well and septic system maintenance, repainting, fish pond cleaning, fall leaf clean up, trash and recycling, landscaping, and pest control.
• Perform routine maintenance of interior, exterior, and outside grounds of Holy Family Villa, including preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate HVAC equipment and back-up generator maintenance programs.
• Contact and schedule vendors and contractors for routine and emergency repairs, maintaining records of reports, inspections, and certifications.
• Perform minor routine repairs on elevators, laundry, and dietary equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance measures, such as roof checks, gutter downspout water flows, and annual fire extinguisher inspections.
• Oversee contractors performing maintenance, including landscaping, snow removal, plumbing, paved surfaces, roofing, and pest control.
• Maintain Diocese-owned fleet of vehicles.
• Support collection, inventory, storage, and distribution of religious items.
• Maintain office equipment, including copiers, postage meters, typewriters, paper-folders, and furniture.
• Assist with security measures, including key and access badge distribution, and coordination with security alarm contractors.
• Assist with purchasing and distribution of office supplies.
• Perform training on fire and emergency equipment, including fire drills and emergency shut-offs.
• Coordinate snow removal and landscape maintenance, and assist with exterior grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and painting.
• Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance office, tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Perform courier duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of building maintenance experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Working knowledge of federal and state building codes and safety regulations.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, roofing, boilers, painting, grounds, and appliance repair.
• Ability to read and understand building specifications and blueprints.
• Valid driver's license.
• 24-hour availability via provided cell phone.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of A.V. equipment.
• Ability to perform inspections and assessments on Diocesan properties.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, climb ladders, talk, and hear. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds or more.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment, with exposure to weather conditions when performing maintenance duties.

Schedule

40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Subject to call-in for diocesan emergencies and occasional overtime.

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees must exhibit respect for Church teachings and maintain a lifestyle in conformity with Catholic values.