Department: Abbey Operations

Supervisor: Executive Director of Operations & Finance

Job Status: Regular/Part-time

The Mission of St. Benedict’s Abbey:

To glorify God by seeking him through joyful self-sacrifice; embracing fully the monastic and apostolic ideals; leading others to encounter Jesus Christ, who brings us all together to eternal life.

Position Overview

Implementing preventative maintenance, liaising with service providers, performing regular inspections of, and ensuring all vehicles are in safe working order.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing maintenance plans and implementing them.

• Ensuring quality control standards are consistently met.

• Keeping track of supply and material tool inventories.

• Purchasing any equipment, tools, or materials that may be required.

• Updating maintenance logs for all vehicles.

• Establishing protocols for non-mechanical maintenance.

• Performs routine inspections of all systems and equipment. 

• Perform routine repair work and other work of a general maintenance nature.

• Assessing procedures and making recommendations for improvement.

• Establishes and communicates the level of quality and safety expected in the performance of maintenance tasks.

• The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

• Perform other related duties as directed.

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; Associate degree in mechanics preferred.

Qualifications & Experience   

5-7 years of auto maintenance experience or in related construction fields.  Deep knowledge and 

understanding and respect of the Catholic faith.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills required. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Proficiency in relevant codes, laws, and regulations.

• Experience working multiple sites. 

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

• Necessary certifications as required by law.

• Ability to protect confidential information, be attentive for extended periods of time, work under distracting conditions, and utilize good judgement.

• Ability to move, sit, stand, bend, and lift 40 pounds intermittently throughout the workday. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to move, sit, stand, bend, and lift 40 pounds intermittently throughout the workday.

Work Environment

The work environment is both indoors and outdoors, with minimal travel.

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