Facilities Maintenance Technician — Multi-Trade Expert

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District benefits

Travel within district

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks an Elementary Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Category C) to maintain district facilities and building systems. You will perform skilled electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry tasks, conduct preventative maintenance, and respond to service requests.

The role supports events and must work with staff to keep schools safe and functional. Required: High School Diploma, valid Illinois driver’s license, 3–5 years in building maintenance; 12-month ESSO position

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in building maintenance or related trades; five (5) years preferred.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing building systems, including electrical (low and high voltage), plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of hand tools, lift equipment, power tools, and building system equipment.
• Basic reading of work orders, safety procedures, and equipment manuals; communicate effectively with staff and public.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled mechanical maintenance on building systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repair on all types of building systems.
• Monitor and repair structural elements for safety in assigned buildings.
• Support event setup or teardown as required.
• Maintain on-call status to respond to emergencies and after-hours events.
• Collaborate with district personnel to ensure efficient operation of facilities.
• Submit orders for supplies and obtain quotes as needed from approved vendors.
• Assist with snow and ice management operations.
• Use the work order system to receive, track, complete, and close work orders.
• Serve as a custodian floater to provide relief and maintain operations as needed.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Illinois Driver's License

Trade school training

Tools

Hand tools

Lift equipment

Power tools

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 seeks an Elementary Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Category C) to maintain district facilities and building systems. You will perform skilled electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry tasks, conduct preventative maintenance, and respond to service requests.

The role supports events and must work with staff to keep schools safe and functional. Required: High School Diploma, valid Illinois driver’s license, 3–5 years in building maintenance; 12-month ESSO position