Elementary

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – Stella Maris Family of Parishes, St. Thomas More Campus
Posted: May 19, 2025

I.  INFORMATION

Location: St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School
Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Status: Full-time; Non-Exempt, 12 months
Hours: Five-day work week with some variable and flexible hours, some evenings, weekends and holidays will be required
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

II.  PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION

The Maintenance Technician supports the mission of the Catholic Church by ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role is responsible for maintaining the school building and grounds, performing routine maintenance and repairs, and upholding the cleanliness of all facilities. As part of a Catholic school, the Maintenance Technician may also help support special events and services in line with the school’s Catholic values.

III.  MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULAR ACTIVITIES

1) Cleaning & Sanitation:

• Perform daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, hallways, offices, and other areas to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Ensure floors are swept, mopped, and vacuumed as needed, wash windows and glass surfaces.
• Empty and dispose of trash and recycling; restock supplies in restrooms and other areas.
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces to meet health and safety standards.

2) Maintenance & Repairs:

• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC tasks to address immediate repair needs.
• Assist in routine inspections of the building and grounds to identify potential hazards and maintenance needs.
• Work with the maintenance supervisor and the school administration to schedule larger repairs with outside contractors as necessary.

3) Groundskeeping:

• Maintain the school grounds, including landscaping, snow removal, leaf collection, and minor repairs to playground equipment.
• Maintain sidewalks, parking areas, and entryways to ensure safe and unobstructed access.

4) Prepare For Parish and School Events:

• Set up and take down chairs, tables, and equipment for school events, including religious services, assemblies, and community gatherings.
• Assist with special custodial needs during events, ensuring a clean environment for all participants.

5)Safety & Compliance:

• Follow and enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure the well-being of students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain records of cleaning schedules, maintenance tasks, and repairs to comply with school policies and health standards.

IV.  POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of building systems (e.g., basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall).
• Able to work with various hand tools, power tools, lawn and garden equipment, and other power equipment, including floor scrubbers, buffers and vacuums
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to take initiative
• Ability to relate to a variety of persons
• Ability to represent the parish to those who call or visit

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• A candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds and move heavy objects, stand or walk for extended periods, and work in varying weather conditions. Evening and weekend work will be required. On-call availability may also be required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in custodial, maintenance, or facilities work, preferably in an educational or religious institution.
• Previous training or applicable experience

OTHER IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates considered for employment must be fingerprinted, complete a background check, and be enrolled and/or current with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati SafeParish child protection training
• Honor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Employees of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops with regard to Catholic teaching. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

V.  COMPENSATION

Compensation will be based upon qualifications and experience.
Competitive compensation package based upon qualifications and experience includes medical, dental and vision insurance benefits, 401K, 2 weeks of paid vacation, 19 paid holidays with additional time allotted for sick days

VI.  WORKING ENVIRONMENT

St. Thomas More Church and School, Cincinnati, Ohio.  St. Thomas More is part of the Stella Maris Family of Parishes.

Qualified candidates should send all inquiries/resumes to:  lcasavant@sttm.org

Employees of the Stella Maris Family of Parishes will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based organization and adhere to the policies of Stella Maris. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.