Department: Operations

Status: Full-time (40 hours/week) Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Compensation: $25.00 / hour Comprehensive benefits includingmedical, dental, vision, life insurance; 401k after six months; vacation

Background: St. Mary’s Center (SMC) has served multi-racial, multi-ethnic poverty-level seniors and young children in West Oakland since 1973. Started as an outreach effort of St. Mary’s Church, the Center was separately incorporated as a 501(c)3 in 1992. Our mission is to be a community of hope, justice, and healing that serves at-risk seniors and preschoolers in the heart of Oakland. We strive to improve quality of life through counseling, shelter, nutrition, advocacy and social support. SMC is the primary agency providing outreach and direct support services to homeless, homebound, and otherwise isolated seniors in downtown and West Oakland. For more information, please visit www.stmaryscenter.org

Position Summary 

You have a can-do attitude, a willingness to learn and take direction, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Prior experience in maintenance is great, but not required. On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Facilities (80%)

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors
• Clean restrooms, clear cobwebs, empty trash and recycle receptacles
• Clean interior and exterior of the building 
• Perform routine building maintenance and custodial duties 
• Complete minor repairs
• Paint, move equipment, and furniture as needed

• Manage and maintain supply inventory
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Work with and maintain relationships with contracted vendors
• Support program staff with client moves as needed
• Work with team to maintain vehicle fleet
• Other duties as required

Landscaping (20%)

• Work with the gardener to keep the plantings healthy and watered
• Maintain landscaping by clearing weeds, watering, and trimming exterior landscaping

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems (including relevant equipment and tools) is a plus
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and lift or move heavy equipment
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Respect for Seniors and the experience of aging, recovery, and community environment

The Facilities & Landscaping Maintenance Technician is expected to

• Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among leadership and staff.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure that the principles of St. Mary’s Center are implemented.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and in accordance with professional codes of conduct.
• Understand the mission, values, and principles of St. Mary’s Center and apply them in work responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with others to understand them and to be understood.
• Must be able to read and compose documents so that their intent is easily understood.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to attend in-person or web-based meetings, sitting, listening, and taking notes.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERSt. Mary’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP). It is the stated policy of St. Mary's Center that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age (over 40), sex, marital status, medical condition (cancer related) or physical handicap (includes all other medical condition).