Maintenance Assistant

Description

Pay Rate: $16.50/hour

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant who is responsible for the upkeep of the building and grounds, assisting and/or completing routine housekeeping and maintenance in and around the property as needed.

For over 35 years, the Our Daily Bread Employment Center has helped people in need with a daily hot meal, case management, job training, and employment counseling. Our Daily Bread Employment Center is committed to planting seeds of hope daily for individuals experiencing hunger in Baltimore City and helping them improve their lives. Access to healthy food is a human right, and providing it is a collective responsibility. Satisfying this need requires sustained commitment and dedication from countless staff and volunteers, and support from the community. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans floors, carpets, lights, equipment, HVAC vents, behind washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, and windows. Power washes areas as needed.
• Answers housekeeping calls throughout the building; cleans and resupplies restrooms.
• Performs trash and recycling removal from entire building throughout the day and recycling.
• Maintains public space areas, to include but not limited to, buildings, plants, grounds, walkways, entrances, and related sites to ensure that they are kept clean and orderly according to property schedule and guidelines.
• Clears entrances and sidewalks of snow, ice, and other debris timely and as needed.
• Prepares areas for occupancy according to the guidelines; performs minor maintenance in units and related buildings.
• Maintains documentation of maintenance activities, reporting any problems found during inspections, repairs completed and other relevant information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Program Specific Duties

• Provides training to facility residential clients related skills needed to clean the building.
• Picks up donations, make deliveries, and transport clients.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence. There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Is punctual and maintains consistent attendance.
• Good relational skills with courteous demeanor toward staff, clients, and visitors.
• Thorough knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools and/or equipment used in routine building maintenance and building cleaning.
• Ability to utilize, or willingness to learn computer systems and software, necessary to perform position functions. (Basic computer, web browsing, online training, and email usage skills).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with occasional heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds.
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work site to another.
• May need to access small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery, heavy equipment, power tools, and/or motor vehicles.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and
• Working in low or high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer