Maintenance Assistant

About the role

West Catholic Preparatory High School, a Catholic community founded in 1916, is hiring a full-time Maintenance Assistant in Philadelphia. The position reports to the president of the school and is directly supervised by the maintenance supervisor, and covers the operation, maintenance and security of the school buildings and grounds.

Key responsibilities

• Keep buildings, grounds and sidewalks clean and neat, and maintain lawns and shrubbery while keeping grounds clear of ice and snow.
• Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, sanitary and other mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on equipment and buildings as directed by the maintenance supervisor.
• Make repairs to doors, windows, hardware, equipment, lamps, electrical and plumbing, and carry out general maintenance such as carpentry, window repair and furniture repair.
• Protect the school property against vandalism, fire and storm damage, and report damaged, missing or stolen property in writing.
• Certify deliveries of supplies, equipment and services, receive, store and move furniture and equipment, and set up or dismantle portable instructional equipment.
• Work with custodians, the president, principal and staff, and provide written records of repairs.

Required profile

• Three to five years of work experience in a related position.
• Ability to anticipate needs and problems before they arise, and high standards for cleanliness.
• Openness to supervision and willingness to learn how to manage a school building.
• Practicing Catholic; Pennsylvania clearances, Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts are required before employment begins.

Applications are made by email with a cover letter and resume, citing "Maintenance Assistant - 2026" in the subject line, with a deadline of November 13, 2026. Interviews are offered to the most qualified applicants.