DISTRICT MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra-curricular opportunities

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a District Maintenance & Operations Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year. You will oversee facilities, transportation vehicles, and safety compliance to keep a safe and functional district environment.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, scheduling maintenance, coordinating repairs, and managing operations and budgets. Extra-curricular opportunities are available within the district.

Qualifications

• Background with school maintenance preferred.
• Professional behavior and decorum when interacting with students, staff, and the public.
• Ability to perform physical labor indoors and outdoors and lift/move equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operations of district facilities and transportation vehicles.
• Supervise maintenance and custodial staff; assign and monitor daily work; provide training.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance; coordinate repairs and vendor services; manage transportation fleet; mowing and snow removal.

Skills

Staff supervision

Facility maintenance

Safety compliance

Operations management

Education

Experience in school maintenance

Job description

DISTRICT MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Duties

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Function:

Oversees maintenance and operations of all district facilities and transportation vehicles to ensure safe, clean, and functional environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Supervision

• Supervise maintenance and custodial staff regularly (Monthly Meeting)
• Assign and monitor daily work responsibilities
• Provide training and oversight

Facility Maintenance

• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance
• Coordinate repairs, painting, and vendor services
• Maintain the transportation fleet
• Mowing and Snow Removal
• Ensure that facilities, including athletic facilities are running at an optimal level

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Health-Life-Safety regulations.
• Coordinate with the Architect, and ROE to follow local, state, and federal regulations
• Maintain inspection records and documentation
• Address facility concerns promptly through ticketing system
• Assume the role of asbestos designated person for the district

Operations Management

• Manage facility improvement projects
• Monitor maintenance budgets and supplies
• Oversee grounds and seasonal operations

*Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Background and Experience with School Maintenance preferred, but not necessary.

Professional Behavior and Decorum

• Maintains a professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor when interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents/guardians, visitors, vendors, and members of the public.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student, staff, and district information encountered during the performance of job duties.
• Works cooperatively as a member of the maintenance and district team and demonstrates dependability, punctuality, and a willingness to assist others.

Physical Capabilities and Working Conditions

• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, tools, supplies, and materials, including items of varying weights.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency maintenance situations and perform duties requiring physical exertion.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or outside regular school hours when necessary for system maintenance, upgrades, emergencies, or district events.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive Regional Salary and Benefits.

Salary Range $50,000-$60,000 based on professional experience and skill.

Additional Notes

Extra-curricular opportunities available.