Maintenance Technician

Overview of St. Austin Catholic Church & School

We Bring the Word of God to Life! - St. Austin Catholic Church & School is a vibrant and diverse community, served by the Paulist Fathers, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1908. Located in the heart of Austin near the University of Texas campus, we focus on evangelization, reconciliation, and ecumenical/interfaith relations with a commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Supervisor, provides students with an attractive, safe, and natural environment in which to learn.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Performs minor carpentry duties such as repairs such as ceilings, bathroom partitions, shelves, braces, doors, and windows; install pencil sharpeners, chalkboards, dry erase boards, cubbies, toilet paper holders, paper towel and soap dispensers, flag holders, etc.
• Perform minor plumbing duties such as the installation and repairs of faucets, valves, drains, traps, safety valve, water filters and pipe fittings.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document task and results as defined by the position task list
• Perform minor flooring and wall repairs.
• Perform painting interior surfaces
• Perform minor electrical duties such as the replacement or repair of light bulbs and ballasts, exit lights, fuses, switches, hand dryers, cords and plugs.
• Clean area and equipment
• Evaluates and prioritizes maintenance needs, building deficiencies and emergency needs and communicate these to the Facilities Director
• Provide assistance to campus departments. Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Inspect building interior and exterior, playground equipment and grounds performance, maintenance and minor repairs
• Detect and reports needs of major repair on building structure and their systems including lockers, furniture and equipment
• Assist with hedging and trimming bushes of school grounds
• Move, install, Assemble and Repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed
• Set up of event needs
• Assist with Facility Coordinator in cleaning up of the cafeteria when needed.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law including but not limited to State Board of Education and local policy.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operates equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the Facility Director.
• Maintains and repairs inventory tools and equipment and performs preventive maintenance as required.

• Other

  • Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
  • Serves as a role model for all district staff
  • Participates in approved professional development opportunities
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Maintains confidentiality

  Knowledge and Abilities

  Knowledge of:

  • Methods, practices, and safety precautions of the skilled trades
  • Basic carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing and painting
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
  • Operation of a computer and assigned software

  Ability to:

  • Use ladders, scaffolding, lifts, augers, power saws, power drills, hand tools, compressors, sprayers, welder, torches, heavy equipment
  • Read and interpret blueprints and manuals
  • Perform routine building and grounds maintenance work
  • Ability to properly use and care for equipment
  • Prioritize and organize work responsibilities and delegate appropriate departmental tasks effectively
  • Work independently with little direction
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
  • Meet schedules and timelines
  • Plan and organize work

  Education/Licenses/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and three years of related experience. Valid Texas driver's license.

  Working Conditions

  Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

  Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending/stooping, reaching, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions for prolonged periods; operate hand and power tools applicable to trade; occasionally work irregular hours and prolonged hours; respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.

  Physical Conditions - work outside in non-climate-controlled weather conditions or inside in climate-controlled conditions; exposure to extreme temperature changes (cold to hot), excessive fumes, toxic chemicals, loud noises, and working around moving objects or vehicles; walking on slippery or uneven surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding.

  Lifting/carrying - frequent reaching; frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. From floor to chest and occasionally up to 10 lbs overhead; push or pull over 50 lbs. occasionally.