Maintenance Aide

Everest Academy Maintenance Personnel

Everest Academy Mission: Everest teaches students to be Catholic Christian leaders who are capable of utilizing their strengths, so they can fulfill the unique plan that God has for each of them. Everest is dedicated to providing the highest quality Catholic education through the development of the whole person (Integral Formation) encompassing the commitment to teach, to educate, and to form. Everest Collegiate High School & Academy graduates are motivated, self-confident Christian leaders who are prepared and committed to transform society. Our mission is based on our philosophy, which is that of Christian Humanism. The person of Jesus Christ, His life, His actions, and His teachings are the model and guide for all of mankind.

Essential Job Functions

Maintenance personnel are responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance, repair and safety of all school facilities. This includes buildings, grounds, equipment and event set-up as required. The maintenance team must ensure the highest standard of care through facility cleanliness, preventative maintenance and multidepartment cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily janitorial operations to meet or exceed school standards
• Perform grounds operations to meet and exceed school standards
• Assist with building maintenance operations of building repairs and project implementation
• Maintain the irrigation system including head repair, line repair, valve repair and clock/water management
• Perform basic overall grounds inspections of playground, trails, trees, gutters and then make necessary repairs to the issues
• Operate snow removal equipment such as pick-up trucks with plow, tractors with plow and snow blowers (must be available before and after school hours when required)
• Operate and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, pressure washers, buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Monitor and perform annual field maintenance practices
• Assist with classroom equipment set up, installation and repairs
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows; report any unauthorized occupants; turn off lights.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an as needed basis.
• Assist with the cleaning and setup of facilities for meetings and events. Facilitate event activities for school and ancillary groups (must be available before and after school hours when required).
• Maintain all safety and code requirements of the Federal, State and local municipalities; support and enforce all school policies and rules, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administration.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in janitorial, buildings, and/or grounds maintenance required.

Possess and maintain a valid State vehicle operator's license; a good driving record is required

Thorough knowledge of maintenance methods, procedures, practices, tools and equipment.

Ability to plan and execute position tasks.

Must be a self-starter, able to work independently and under minimum supervision.

Proven problem solving and time management skills; ability to consistently meet deadlines and be punctual.

Strong communications skills (written and oral); able to communicate information clearly and in a timely fashion; able to use email.

Must be available for emergency call-ins; able to work nights and weekends, when needed, to handle building emergencies, snow removal and school building events.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with administration, peers, staff, teachers and parents.

Completed or willing to complete Archdiocese of Detroit's Protecting God's Children course.

Must submit to fingerprinting and criminal background check.

Physical Demands

The employee must have sufficient strength, ability and dexterity to perform required duties. While performing such duties, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach about the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must have ability to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and inclement conditions. The employee must be able to climb and balance on ladders up to 16 feet tall to perform maintenance tasks. The employee must be able to operate and navigate lifts with working platform heights up to 26 feet. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as equipment and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

$18.50/hr plus medical, vision and dental insurance. Sick days, paid holidays and vacation time.