Title:  District Maintenance

Terms of Employment:  12 Month

Starting Salary:  $45,000

JOB GOAL:  To contribute to a safe, clean, and well-maintained school environment by applying skills in building maintenance, repair, and custodial work. Committed to supporting the educational mission of the district by ensuring that all facilities are in optimal condition for students, staff, and the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On call twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week
• Responsible for equipment and building security
• Works within occupational health and life safety codes and on the job standards in handling of equipment
• Helps with the maintenance of landscaping
• Interprets job orders and completes to supervisor's satisfaction
• Conserves energy when possible
• Initiates suggestions for making the workplace better
• Shovels, snow plows and salts walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate
• Conducts preventative maintenance on equipment as directed
• Works with custodians coordinating efforts with others so as to complete a project in the most efficient manner
• Performs carpentry, plumbing, electric, heating, ventilation and air conditioning
• Operates/maintains all maintenance vehicles including, but not limited to, utility van, pick-up trucks, lawn equipment, tractors and snow plows
• Fills in for custodians when necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Building and Grounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in building maintenance, with a focus on schools or similar facilities preferred
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general construction required
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills- develop good, positive relations with colleagues
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds or less,  perform tasks that may require lifting, climbing (ladders), crouching, kneeling, and prolonged periods of standing
• Able to work on high elevations including, but not limited to, roofs, scaffolding and ladders

Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 is a regular school district located in Cook County with 5 schools, 143 teachers and 1,800 students. Total Revenue is $39,543,000 and is trending flat. Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 spends $18,787 per student per year on instruction.