Maintenance Technician I

at  Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

ABOUT CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in need — the most vulnerable — regardless of race, religion or creed. This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in Southern Nevada. Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,500 people daily and encompassing
four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services and Homeless and Housing Services. Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada. For additional information, please visit CatholicCharities.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Facilities Director, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance, improvements, safety and security of all agency properties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Have a working knowledge and experience in all levels of building trades, such as electrical, painting, carpentry safety and building codes.
• Must possess knowledge of inventory, ordering and purchase requisitions.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment to ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet necessary deadlines.
• Proficiency in computers and software including Microsoft Office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in maintenance, five years of experience preferred.
• Must have personal tools
• Flexible schedule to work after hours, weekends and holidays, as necessary.
• Must be 25 years old, a valid Driver’s License with current minimum Nevada state required auto insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to continuously sit and/or stand. Ability to continuously walk including walking over uneven surfaces. Ability to climb stairs as needed. Ability to climb ladders. Ability to bend, kneel and squat as needed.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• May occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. Also may have to push/pull carts up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in environmental factors that include extreme heat and cold, dirt or dust.

• Must have knowledge, skills and experience to perform assigned tasks. This will include strong background in one or more of the following areas, as needed to ensure campus maintenance can be completed among staff:
• Plumbing
• Air conditioning repair
• Carpentry
• Drywall
• Electrical
• Refrigeration
• Must have physical strength to perform assigned duties.
• Basic knowledge and use of computers for work ticket database system.
• Report daily completed assignments to the Facilities Director.
• Maintain monthly report logs.
• Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data. Comply with safety rules.
• Other related duties as directed.