Maintenance Technician Team Lead

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 of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking a Facilities Team Lead to provide day-to-day leadership and direction to the Facilities Maintenance team under the guidance of the Facilities Manager. This role is responsible for assigning and coordinating work, monitoring workflow, and ensuring maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and to standard. The Team Lead supports budget planning, evaluates work outcomes, and assists with employee performance reviews. Additionally, the role includes making recommendations on personnel matters such as hiring, promotions, discipline, and terminations. The position may also perform complex maintenance duties and contributes to overall facility operations and upkeep within the assigned area. Core working hours are Monday through Friday 8am until 4:30pm.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call rotation schedule with Facilities Manager and Facilities Specialists.
• Assist Facilities Manager with maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities; delegating, overseeing and/or assisting with all assignments related to Facilities Department as defined by written and verbal work orders.
• Take direction from Facilities Manager concerning routine maintenance and repairs of facility.
• Identify safety and security risks involved in SPC properties.
• Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for Facilities Manager.
• Coordinate the repair and/or replacement of equipment and vehicles.
• Coordinate fire, tornado and earthquake drills, as needed, at all sites.
• Schedule routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors.
• Assist in forecasting equipment replacements needed.
• Help oversee the work of contracted service providers.
• Planning and preparing facilities for changing weather conditions.
• Collaborating with Facilities Manager on budgeting for facility's needs.
• Review and follow safety procedures sent by the Archdiocese's Risk Management Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred or at least three years of experience in facilities industry required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in supervisory role preferred.
• Experience working with vendors and contractors.
• Driver's license (MO Class E for Missouri residents) required.
• Personal vehicle and auto insurance preferred. Ministry vehicle available if needed.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Proficient using Microsoft Office 365 and maintenance workorder request software.

• Methods and techniques of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance used in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, custodial work and heating and air conditioning repair.
• Experience with equipment and tools used in work assigned areas.
• Understanding and compliance of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
• Experience with standard maintenance service contracts and invoicing procedures.
• Experience performing building and equipment maintenance troubleshooting and repair work.
• Work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
• Ability to read building plans and blueprints, electrical schematics, and piping system diagrams.
• Ability to perform variety of manual tasks for extended period.
• Ability to communicate effective instructions and information both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with contactors and vendors.

Resources for Which Accountable

• Daily overview of tasks, projects, and responsibilities of Facilities Specialists.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Collaborate and assist Facilities Manager with constructive and timely performance evaluations of team.

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, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.


Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Transforming lives and working to create a community where everyone has access to sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare.

Benefits

As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.