Employment

Sacred Heart Catholic Church located in West Palm Beach; FL is searching for a Part Time Maintenance Worker (20 hrs. per week).

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese also offers a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our retirement program can be found here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and maintenance of building and grounds, both scheduled and as needed, as directed by supervisor. 

• Assures the church and other parish buildings, grounds, parking lots, roads, are maintained in a clean and orderly manner. 

• Assured the grounds are maintained in a clean and safe manner.

• Responsible for watering, blowing walkways, pressure cleaning, weeding, pruning and raking

• Responsible for minor repair work and painting

• To maintain specific areas in Church building including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, polishing woodwork, cleaning windows and glass, emptying garbage, and bathroom stocking and cleaning.
• Assists/provides setup and teardown of facilities as needed
• Reports cleaning and grounds maintenance inventory needs to the supervisor
• Reports damage, repair needs, light bulb replacements, faulty equipment, etc. to supervisor for instructions on how to proceed
• Collects and disposes of trash and recyclables.
• Have on-call availability for emergencies. Have the ability to occasionally work at irregular hours and/or on weekends/holidays
• Opens, closes, secures facilities as directed by supervisor on schedule or as needed

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in maintenance
• Ability to use and understand the use of cleaning and other chemicals and maintenance equipment and tools
• Ability to read or follow simple directions/signs, and follow simple oral and/or written instructions in English Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity.
• Have general knowledge of janitorial and maintenance supplies and their applications, product labels and applicable manuals
• Have on-call availability for emergencies. Have the ability to occasionally work at irregular hours and/or on weekends/holidays
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, departments heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public.  Ability to work as a team.
• Must be self-motivated, work independently, multi-task, perform outlined tasks with minimum supervision, and make responsible judgement calls
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• Frequent light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds

• Frequent moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 50 pounds

• Frequent use of both hands and fingers

• Frequent extended periods of standing, kneeling, reaching, bending and climbing

• Frequent extended periods working closely with others

• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens)

• Occasional climbing of ladders

• Frequently working with cleaning chemicals and fumes, strong odors

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with the following:

• Resume that includes personal email and cell phone number

• Salary requirements

• List of references

to the attention of Rev. Jean W Boulin, Pastor via email frjboulin@shclwb.com.