Maintenance

PHILADELPHIA, PA

St. Bernard Church, 7341 Cottage Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136

St. Bernard’s in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia is seeking a maintenance employee who can perform all aspects of cleaning, maintenance, and repair for: Church/Chapel, school buildings and Rectory full time.  

Qualified candidates may send their resumes to Joan Ewing, Business Manager at the address listed above or at: bm01100@aop222.org.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitors the operations of major facility systems (in particular: HVAC, electric, plumbing, painting, etc.) to provide efficient and effective operations.
  • Performs routine repairs when required.
  • Oversees and maintains parish equipment.
  • Available for emergency on call.
  • Ensures facilities and grounds are maintained, functional and accessible including in the event of snow/ice or inclement weather.
  • Performs minor maintenance and landscaping. Performs light carpentry work and minor repair work on the facilities as needed. Recommends when contract work may be required to complete a task or project.
  • Provides other general assistance as needed.
  • Ensures the collection and disposal of recycling and trash for all facilities.
  • Supervised by the business manager at the direction of the pastor
  • Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Previous experience in minor repair work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting.
  • Valid state driver's license.
  • Must be able to complete background checks.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

  •  Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit, stand, climb ladders, walk, bend for extended periods of time, and lift heavy items.