Maintenance Person
Published: 03/16/2026
St. David Catholic School in Davie, Florida is hiring for a full-time Maintenance Person, to assist in the construction, maintenance, improvement, repairs, traffic, equipment, structure, lighting, electrical and grounds facilities of the church, school, parish office, hall, and priest’s residence. The employee will assist with custodial tasks as needed, as well as emergency plans and preparations in the event of natural or man-made disaster. The maintenance person reports to the Plant Manager/ Director of Maintenance and performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Essential Functions include:
- Maintenance of all parish and school facilities, including the routine inspection of the grounds, installations, and equipment to determine necessity of repairs, maintenance, or replacement.
- Assist in the building and grounds improvements that ensures that the facility’s appearance positively reflects and enhances St. David parish and school; including construction work on new and existing buildings and facility repair.
- Maintain electrical power systems, including Uninterruptible Power Supply and Power Distribution Systems and consult with IT staff or service providers to ensure that facilities power meet demands and new specifications as needed with changing technology.
- Work with plant manager/maintenance director, pastor and principal to ensure that systems are in place for business continuity in the event of interruption.
- Learn and adhere to the stipulations of OSHA, the Uniform Building Code, local zoning and fire code regulations.
- Purchase building and maintenance supplies and equipment as instructed by the Plant Manager/Maintenance Director if needed.
- Serve as an active member of carnival committee.
- Repair or replace defective parts, equipment, and structures; and reassemble equipment, using hand or power tools. Approach repair work critically to ensure that the repair is best solution, and recommend better alternative solutions or approaches, if applicable.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them.
- Replace small components and parts in electrical devices (lamps, light bulbs, sockets, etc.).
- Perform tasks to accomplish special projects (building, reallocation of office space and furniture, etc.) according to work orders.
- Complete tasks according to appropriate specifications, standards/best work practices and within scheduled parameters.
- Review own work upon completion of each job to ensure that installed components, repairs and built projects are functioning according to expectation.
- Clean air-conditioning systems and change filters monthly or according to determined schedule.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and to prevent deterioration of buildings/structures.
- Perform routine inspections of equipment, fluid levels, etc., following checklists.
- Store chemicals, paints, liquids and hazardous substances with their respective MSDS (material safety data sheet) and new product documentation.
- Prepare and break down meeting and event rooms and areas by arranging furniture and heavy equipment according to specifications in work order. Complete on schedule.
- Use tools such as drills, saws (table, jib, manual), compressors, hoists, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices. Use hand trucks and dollies for transport.
- Perform all work according to safe work practices and report any hazards to supervisor.
- Lock out and tags tools, equipment, or areas of vulnerability (i.e., electrical outlets) as needed to maintain safety.
- Use personal protective equipment properly when required by OSHA or on own initiative, when hazardous conditions are evident.
- Dispose of waste according to policy.
- Read and interpret plans, blueprints, schematics, and other facilities-related documents needed to perform tasks.
- Perform tasks with minimal interruption to normal workflow patterns of parish business.
- Participate in emergency backup plans and procedures, including disaster recovery/business continuity plans, as required by pastor.
- Take inventory and orders supplies on a regular basis, exercising cost-consciousness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High-school diploma or G.E.D and ten years’ related experience/ training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technical or trade school coursework in building technology and/or HVAC preferred.
- Experience in risk management required.
- Valid FL driver license and automobile insurance.
- Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Experience in the use of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Knowledge of arithmetic and applications required for the tasks.
- Operation monitoring skills in watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Troubleshooting skills in determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Ability to build productive relationships and practice accountability for the quality of work for the parish community.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, MSDS, Hazard Communication labels and safety warnings.
- Good oral and written English-language communication skills. Spanish oral skills are also helpful but not necessary.
- Basic PC skills, including ability to navigate the Windows OS, enter data into system and perform e-mail functions in MS Outlook, required.
- Must be able to lift and move heavy (50 pound) objects.
To apply: Submit resumes with cover letter addressed to the principal, at [email protected].
Subject line should read: Maintenance Person.
In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,” the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: http://info.flclearinghouse.com/ .
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