General Laborer

St. Joseph House is home to Daughters of Charity in a beautiful, homelike setting in Emmitsburg, Maryland. St. Joseph House employees are part of the Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. that offer a comfortable work environment, competitive pay, great benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Daughters of Charity Ministries in Emmitsburg, Maryland is seeking a Full-Time General Laborer.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Performs all types of maintenance-related services for St. Joseph's House, Mother Seton School, Seton Center, and other Daughters of Charity-owned properties in the area. Duties may include work of a plumbing, carpentry, painting, concrete construction, electrical, and/or mechanical background, as assigned by Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree or GED preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing and/or HVAC fields required.
• Must be willing to cross-train for all maintenance tasks and to work under emergency conditions at times.
• Physical demands require the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, climb, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs maintenance-related services in any of the following fields: Plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and/or mechanical, as assigned by Supervisor.
• Maintains accurate records and completes appropriate paperwork associated with assigned tasks.
• Submits documentation to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area. Operates equipment and DOC vehicles safely and responsibly. Inspects, repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores tools and equipment as directed by Supervisor. Reports any faulty or broken equipment to Supervisor upon discovery. Also, reports incidents/accidents to Supervisor immediately.
• Complies with applicable federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the operation of mechanical equipment and follows OSHA guidelines for the use of protective equipment.
• Assists Supervisor in training new employees.
• Makes effective use of time. Is prompt to respond to assigned tasks.
• Completes tasks neatly and accurately with minimal supervision. Exhibits pride in quality of work provided.
• Demonstrates dependability in attendance.
• Performs other duties as requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 75lbs
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders and up and down stairways

Hourly rate is $17.50

Benefits include: Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, Paid Time off Program, Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Family Leave (FMLA), Personal Development and Wellness Program

Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. may obtain "consumer reports" about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. A "consumer" report is a background screening report that may contain information regarding your criminal history, sex offender registry status, credit history, employment history, education verification, driving history, professional licenses, and other information about you. It may bear upon your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living.