Maintenance Technician

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

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Patrick Center, is seeking a Facilities Tech to perform maintenance duties and maintain St. Patrick Center facilities. The Tech 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. Core working of St. Patrick Center are from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. This position requires scheduling flexibility and a rotating on-call schedule.

Overview and Responsibilites

• Complete assigned work orders and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Perform routine carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and general maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, grounds, and equipment and report deficiencies.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities for building systems and equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Assist with furniture moves, room setups, and facility support activities.
• Support life safety, emergency preparedness, and compliance activities as assigned.
• Participate in on-call rotations as assigned.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection logs, and work-order documentation.
• Assist vendors and contractors while they are performing work on-site.
• Report maintenance and safety concerns to the Facilities Lead or Facilities Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, trade certification, or related vocational training preferred.
• One to three years of facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance
• Valid driver's license required. (MO Residents require Class E).
• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Completes routine maintenance and repair tasks on schedule with minimal supervision and minimal rework.
• Executes written and verbal directions correctly, completing tasks as specified without errors.
• Identifies and troubleshoots basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance issues using established practices.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, ladders, and equipment safely and in compliance with safety procedures.
• Detects maintenance problems during inspections and reports deficiencies to leadership within required timeframes.
• Completes work orders, inspection logs, and maintenance records accurately, thoroughly, and on time.
• Provides clear, professional communication and delivers responsive customer service to staff, vendors, and clients.
• Consistently follows safety protocols, uses PPE correctly, and identifies unsafe conditions or practices.

Resources for Which Accountable

• Assigned tools, equipment, and maintenance inventory.
• Accuracy and completion of assigned work orders.
• Maintenance records, inspection documentation, and related reports.
• Safe operation and care of ministry-owned equipment and vehicles.
• Professional representation of Catholic Charities while performing assigned duties.

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.