Job Description
Come Join Our Team!
Divine Mercy Pastorate (includes the parishes of Christ the King, Immaculate Heart of Mary (St Mary’s), and Saint John Paul II) in Sioux Falls is seeking a full-time individual to assist with the maintenance, engineering, construction, event setup, cleaning, groundskeeping, and rehabilitation of all pastorate facilities.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Patricia Raasch, Business Manager, at praasch@divinemercysf.org For more information, call Patricia at 605.743.8172
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor electrical, HVAC, hydraulic, and all facility support systems to ensure functionality and proper working order.
- Maintain the sacredness and holiness of the spaces by scheduling and planning all repair, installation, cleaning, and event setup activities around liturgical events.
- Manage relationships with contractors and service providers in a manner that aligns with Catholic teachings
- Oversee building-related equipment within the Pastorate and facilitate scheduled maintenance or repairs to ensure good working order and longevity.
- Assist with Catholic Mutual self-inspection reports related to the safety of all facilities to identify and resolve issues or bring the issues to the attention of the Facility Manager when appropriate.
- Inform and work with the Facility Manager on all property or liability claims arising within the pastorate.
- Ensure all properties and surroundings are secure and provide emergency responses when necessary.
- Maintain compliance with all health and safety regulations as required by diocesan, state, and federal risk management programs.
- Commit to ongoing participation in training, team building, and continuing education.
Qualifications:
Primary
- Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings and the Bishop’s Diocesan Vision through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
- Willingness and ability to act as a personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life following the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
- Strategically minded when approaching planning and managing tasks to deliver value while being a good steward of available funding.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to understand and deliver resolutions to problems and issues that arise in workspaces and facilities.
- Innovative problem solver to implement continuous cost-effective improvements and processes to enhance systems and spaces.
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A degree from a technical/vocational school in facility management, engineering, or a relevant field preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Willingness to understand the technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, engineering operations, facilities operations management best practices, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and leadership skills.
- Understanding of safety regulations for all facilities and properties.
- Well-organized and provides updates on maintenance and project activity.
- Sound judgment and the ability to think quickly during emergencies.
- Ability to use preventative maintenance software programs.
Job Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry items up to 100 pounds.
- Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb stairs, talk, hear, grasp, reach, and perform repetitive motions of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial and grounds duties.
- Ability to work with a large number of individuals, often requiring multitasking and working with deadlines and details to ensure all essential functions are performed in a timely and safe manner.
Work Environment:
The employee will work indoors and outdoors in environments that are subject to changing conditions and extreme temperatures. Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals, as well as dust, dirt, and odors, are common. In addition, the employee will work with and around machinery with moving parts. Occasionally, the employee will require flexing hours to include nights, holidays, and weekends.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Facilities Manager. This position offers a generous compensation package that includes a competitive wage, paid time off, benefits, and retirement.