Facilities Specialist
St Louis, MO, US, 63101-1114
St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.
Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals.
Position Summary
St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is hiring a Facilities Specialist to perform maintenance duties and maintain St. Patrick Center facilities. The Specialist will focus on ensuring that St. Patrick Center facilities are in a secure and operational state, We are looking for a skilled professional with a variety of experiences in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. This position is critical to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all who benefit from the services offered at St. Patrick Center.
Overview & Responsibilities
- Participate in rotating on-call schedule during non-business hours.
- Performs all assignments related to the Facilities Department as defined by written work orders and verbal directives from the Facilities Supervisor and/or other members of the leadership team.
- Assists the Lead Maintenance Technician with facilities related maintenance as required.
- Performs a variety of routine semi-skilled maintenance for agency facilities, including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trades work.
- Assembles, repairs, maintains, and moves furniture, such as desks, cabinets, tables, chairs, shelves, and related fittings and fixtures.
- Conducts routine inspections and maintenance of heating, electrical, and air conditioning equipment; replaces filters; identifies and reports more complex maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Inspects facilities and grounds for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Follows safe working practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
- Assists with structural pest control measures.
- Assists with agency special events, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree or certification from trade school preferred
- One to three years of experience in maintenance
- Requires driver license (MO residents require Class E)
- Reliable vehicle and valid and current auto insurance required.
- Knowledge of mechanical and HVAC
Skills Required For Success In Job
- Methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Operational characteristics of a variety of tools and equipment
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Ability to work independently and under direction of supervisor.
- Perform semi-skilled facility maintenance.
- Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain equipment and tools.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
- Maintain records and files on work performed.
- Work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week.
Resources for Which Accountable
- None
St. Patrick Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, and an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.