Major Responsibilities

• Ensures that all Kannon Do facilities are in good repair and functional. He/she should look around mindfully and fix anything that needs it. For major jobs requiring that an outside professional be hired, board approval is needed.

Job Details

• Building maintenance including minor electrical (e.g., replace light bulbs), plumbing, heating and carpentry.
• Change the furnace filter.   (Dimensions: 1x20x25”)
• Change the batteries in the thermostat in the zendo and Sangha house.   (Reset thermostats after changing batteries)
• Adjust engawa (outside deck) lights timer controller on/off settings.
• If problems develop with the furnace, the steward can call the manufacturer, Carrier, (408) 294-6290, or local contractor.
• If major work is required, inform the Sangha and organize a work crew.

How Often?

• As needed in general, plus:
• Furnace: twice a year
• Thermostats: yearly, or as required
• Engawa lights controller: as required (e.g., daylight savings changeover)