Maintenance/Handyman

Position Summary

Reporting to the SJCP Facility Manager and working within the Operations Team, this is a permanent, hourly, year-round position, with both straight time and overtime pay rates. This is looking to be filled as soon as possible.

SJCP operates the 62-acre Retreat and Leadership Center (RLC) near Leona, Texas about 100 miles north of Houston, TX. The facility has approximately 20 buildings that include a five-bedroom guesthouse, library, chapel, conference center, dining hall, maintenance building and 9 sleeping cabins. It hosts approximately thirty retreats and events per year that range between two and four days, usually on the weekends.

The RLC Maintenance Handyman will collaborate with other school departments to support the execution of the mission of the school through a variety of communications strategies and tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution and support of the daily operations and maintenance needs of the RLC
• Performing regular maintenance and repairs in areas such as carpentry, light electrical (i.e. light fixtures, switches), light mechanical (doors, locks, etc.), light plumbing (toilets, small valves, etc.), all of which will be recorded in FMX, SJCP’s Enterprise Asset Management Software
• Assist in support of SJCP Retreats and other events at the RLC
• Assure good housekeeping throughout RLC
• Manage regular work order requests from faculty and staff, ensuring all are completed quickly and efficiently
• Maintain RLC inventory of supplies, materials and equipment needed for maintenance and operations
• Maintain RLC inventory of necessary tools, equipment, furniture, and supplies for effective and efficient work execution
• Conduct routine QA/QC inspections of contracted maintenance and other services
• Advises and/or responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as needed

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school (or equivalent) is preferred
• Five or more years of professional experience in grounds keeping or related field required
• Experience in non-profit or education sector, especially in maintenance or operations, is preferred
• Deep understanding of and respect for Strake Jesuit’s mission of educating young men in the tradition of the Society of Jesus
• General maintenance skills, including: basic mechanical, light electrical and HVAC, carpentry, painting
• Experience with road and fence maintenance and dirt work
• Proven experience in working with a collaborative team
• A self-starter with the ability to initiate and follow through on assignments
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent issues and projects and effectively communicate the nature of issues, related plans and their status.
• Familiarity with work order systems or demonstrate an ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to walk, stand, maintain balance, climb ladders, crouch, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level
• Ability to withstand inside and outside environmental conditions
• Ability to deal with moderate levels of stress related to time constraints and hazards of the job

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $45,000