Title: Maintenance 1st shift
Department: Facility and Grounds
Assignment: Maintenance 12 mo
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Building Manager
Location: Deerfield High School
Pay Rate: $24.75 /hour
Work Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks to keep the District facilities and equipment in reliable operating condition. Responsibilities include basic work in electrical, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems. The role requires installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment and infrastructure according to safety standards and established maintenance practices.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training preferred
Minimum of two years of building maintenance experience (school or commercial setting) preferred
Experience with effective, professional working relationships with staff, students, supervisors, and school community members
Must possess a valid driver’s license to support District-wide needs and snow removal operations.
Knowledge and hands-on experience in general maintenance and repairs, including at least one of the following areas:
- Commercial HVAC systems, boilers, and chiller plant operations (preferred)
- Building Automation Systems (preferred)
- Electrical systems (preferred)
- Plumbing systems (preferred)
- Carpentry and general building trades (preferred)
Ability to read and follow manufacturer instructions, maintenance manuals, and work orders.
Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work orders, record-keeping & emails.
Obtain Certified Pool Operator’s license within 7 months of employment (district-supported).
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Strong communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Professional demeanor, reliable work habits, and a positive, cooperative attitude.
Ability to understand and follow directions in English.
Must be able to safely work in a pool environment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Essential Functions:

The criteria indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

Perform general building maintenance inside and outside facilities, including ceilings, roofs, electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, glazing, insulation, tile, pumps, fans, and HVAC systems.
Carry out preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs on building systems and equipment; provide emergency/unscheduled repairs when needed.
Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems using appropriate tools, meters, and equipment.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, and work orders to complete maintenance tasks and adjustments.
Repair or replace parts, test performance, and make necessary calibrations or adjustments.
Perform simple machinist and mechanic duties related to maintenance and repair.
Maintain, monitor, and update the District’s Building Automation System (BAS).
Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work such as snow removal on snow days.
Provide custodial coverage during periods of staff absenteeism.
Detect faulty operations, defective materials, or unusual conditions and report them to appropriate supervision.
Comply with all safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
Flexibility to work overtime or weekends during emergencies, weather events, or special school activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Language Skills

Communicates clearly both in oral and written format with all constituents of the District 113 community. Effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups. Apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Mathematical and Technical Skills

Basic math, algebra and strong technology skills, including standard Microsoft Office suite / Google Workspace, financial management, and data analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of verbal and written instructions and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Contacts Outside Your Own Department:

Build positive relationships with constituents of the District 113 community that includes, teachers, school staff, administrative team, Board of Education, guardians, students, and private providers.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, write, type, speak, listen, and smell.
The employee is regularly required to communicate with staff and others.
The employee is frequently required to use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel, operate repair tools, equipment or controls.
The employee may occasionally be required to climb ladders, work on lifts or scaffolding at heights above 20 feet, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach or crawl.
The employee may work in confined spaces such as crawl spaces, tunnels, and mechanical rooms.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; may push or pull items such as pumps, mechanical parts or equipment.
Requires repetitive hand and arm movements, along with extended periods of standing and walking during an 8-hour shift.
Physical activity represents more than 85% of job duties.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Requires hearing ability sufficient to detect alarms, equipment malfunctions, and verbal communication in noisy environments.
Must be able to work in varied conditions, including hot boiler rooms, cold storage areas, outdoor weather, wet surfaces, and noisy environments.
Required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, respirators, and hearing protection when conditions warrant.
Noise levels may range from moderate (classrooms, offices) to high (mechanical rooms, construction areas).
Work may require responding to after-hours emergencies, weather events, or special school functions.
Required to follow all district safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when conditions warrant.

Working Conditions:

The employee is regularly required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and staff in addition to meeting multiple demands from several people.

Safety:

As a part of the District workforce, this role is responsible for being aware of, modeling and contributing to the maintenance and implementation of all District safety policies and procedures. The role is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Required to:

Follow all district, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, hearing protection, and respirators when required.
Maintain safe practices when working with electrical systems, chemicals, pressurized systems, and moving equipment.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, defective equipment, or workplace injuries to a supervisor.
Participate in district safety training and emergency preparedness drills.
Follow proper procedures for handling hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals, refrigerants, fuels).
Support a culture of safety for students, staff, and community members by modeling safe work habits.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.