Carpentry Maintenance Technician

Proviso Township High Schools; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools is seeking a full-time Maintenance position in Hillside, Illinois. Responsibilities include repairing doors, maintaining hardware, and performing minor furniture repairs. Applicants should be willing to learn carpentry skills and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience with hand tools. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential. This role is unionized, with a focus on maintaining safety standards and effective collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn how to use tools such as saws, sanders, drills, and measuring tapes.
• Dependable and willing to learn carpentry and maintenance skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain doors, frames, and hinges throughout school buildings.
• Sand and refinish doors to remove scratches and damage.
• Assist in installing new doors, trim, shelving, and cabinetry.

Skills

Basic knowledge of tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school graduate or vocational training

Tools

Saws

Sanders

Job description

Division / Department: Custodial and Maintenance

Classification (FLSA): Full-time, Non-Exempt

Position Group: Maintenance

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12-Month)

Union Membership: Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW

Reports to: Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead; Director of Buildings and Grounds

Main Job Duties

• Repair and maintain doors, frames, and hinges throughout school buildings.
• Sand and refinish doors to remove scratches, paint, or surface damage.
• Repair and replace door hardware, including locks, handles, hinges, closers, and kick plates.
• Assist installing new doors, trim, shelving, and cabinetry.
• Measure, cut, and assemble wood and other materials using hand and power tools.
• Perform minor repairs to furniture, cabinets, and classroom fixtures.
• Keep tools, materials, and work areas clean and organized.
• Follow safety rules and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Help carpenters or maintenance staff with larger repair or remodeling projects.
• Snow removal.
• Enter school duee for building repairs and closeout when complete.
• Remove and replace window and door glass.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn how to use tools such as saws, sanders, drills, screwdrivers, and measuring tapes.
• Attention to detail when sanding, fitting, and aligning doors and hardware.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Teamwork and good communication with staff and supervisors.

Education and Requirements

• High school graduate or student (vocational or technical trade program preferred).
• Some experience with hand or power tools is helpful but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work.
• Dependable and willing to learn carpentry and maintenance skills.

Salary Range: As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025-2030.

Benefits: As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025-2030.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on personnel evaluation.

This job description provides guidelines and direction for accomplishing goals and objectives. It covers the essential responsibilities and activities required for effective execution of the position but is not exhaustive. The individual in this role may perform additional duties as assigned.

This description also serves compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.