Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead

Proviso Township High Schools; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools is seeking a Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead to ensure the efficient maintenance and operations of district buildings and grounds. This role requires overseeing custodial staff and coordinating maintenance efforts to support the educational environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HVAC systems maintenance and strong leadership skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment aimed at providing the highest quality service.

Qualifications

• Ten years related experience and/or training including HVAC systems maintenance.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various situations.
• Read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect repair and preventive maintenance work.
• Manage employees in the Custodial and Maintenance Department.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal statues.

Skills

HVAC systems maintenance

Strong written and oral communication skills

Project management

Budgeting

Education

Preferred college or trade school

Certification for Certified Plant Maintenance Management

Tools

Google Office suite

Excel Spreadsheet

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted: 5/19/2026

Location: Proviso Math & Science Academy

Date Available: Upon Approval

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Title

Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead

Reporting

Reports To: Director of Operations

Category

Exempt/12-Month

Job Summary

To Assist the Director of Operations and Maintenance Department with providing for the maintenance and operations of efficient, clean, safe, and secure district buildings and grounds; supporting the educational learning environment of District 209 with the highest quality of service, while exercising general supervision of all related personnel, ensuring their duties and responsibilities are performed properly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects all school buildings and grounds on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety and security are maintained.
• Consults with Operations Director regarding the maintenance of repair needs and establishment of regular preventive maintenance care.
• Recommends outside contractors for repair of buildings and grounds, which cannot be handled by District staff.
• Supervises and inspects the repair and preventive maintenance work performed by outside contractors for the buildings and grounds and verify that the terms of all such contracts have been fulfilled before authorizing final payment.
• Prepares all required reports on projects materials used, labor expended for all when needed/requested.
• Administers rules and procedures regarding availability and custody of all keys to District Office staff. Organize and Assist the Director of Operations with maintenance and repairs to security hardware and duplication of keys.
• Works cooperatively with the other department supervisors and Administrators.
• Knows and follows any labor agreements.
• Protects the confidential nature of information concerning the building and grounds program and individuals involved in the program.
• Assist the Director of Operations and Maintenance with administering the custodial and maintenance programs for all district buildings and grounds, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the district.
• Able to assume the duties of a School District 209 MI MII as needed to support the needs of the department when an absence or vacancy arises. Ability to respond to emergency repairs and snow removal tasks at any hour of the day or night as the need arises.
• Assist the Director of Operations and Maintenance with orientations, training, motivating and evaluating Custodial, Maintenance and Technician staff; makes recommendations in various personnel matters such as hiring, assignment, discipline and termination.
• Assist the Director of Operations and Maintenance with maintaining a supply inventory for consumables and repairs to avoid shortages.
• Manage processing of procurement process for services and supply purchases initiated by this position as related to duties assigned elsewhere in this job description.
• Assist the Director of Operations and Maintenance with ensuring compliance of all buildings with State and Federal statues regarding heating, ventilation, fire and safety.
• Maintains a current knowledge of maintenance techniques and information and serves a reference to staff.
• Cross-Train in all areas of O&M.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and Maintenance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages employees in the Custodial and Maintenance Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Assists the Director of Operations and Maintenance with responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Preferred college or trade school; ten years related experience and/or training including HVAC systems maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Maintain Certification for Certified Plant Maintenance Management from the American Facilities Engineers (AFE).

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to communicate ideas and instructions well.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google Office suite, Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Office Suite Word Processing software.

Other Skills

Experience in managing construction projects, technology related building controls, budgeting and personnel supervision.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Illinois Driver’s License

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.