Maintenance Assistant

Archchicago; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Marian Catholic High School is seeking a Part-time Maintenance Worker to help keep school facilities and grounds in safe, orderly condition. The role involves routine upkeep, minor repairs, and coordination with staff.

Flexible hours (20–30 per week) with a starting wage of $18.00 per hour. The position requires lifting, basic equipment operation, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinate with others.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Safe operation of hand and power tools and basic repair work.
• Ability to read basic instructions and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks to maintain buildings and grounds in safe and operable condition.
• Inspects equipment and facilities and recommends repair or replacement actions.
• Checks building entrances/exits to ensure proper operation.
• Maintains motors and mechanical equipment and schedules servicing.
• Obtains equipment, tools and materials needed for work.
• Assists with maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Helps with deliveries inside the building.

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Seasonal/Part-Time Maintenance
• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
• Location:
  Marian Catholic High School

Part-time Maintenance Worker

Part-time Flexible hours 20-30/Week

Starting Salary: $18.00 per hour

Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, maintains school buildings and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs tasks to maintain buildings and grounds in safe and operable condition, such as making minor repairs to property as requested.
• Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
• Checks all building entrances/exits to ensure that they are working properly
• Maintains motors and other mechanical equipment and ensures that such equipment receives scheduled servicing.
• Obtains equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work.
• Assists with maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
• Helps with deliveries inside the building.

Equipment:

Uses hand tools and related power equipment, including lawnmowers, edgers, riding lawnmowers, snow removal equipment.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in general maintenance.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements:

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
• Wears appropriate safety gear.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
• Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
• Occasional strenuous physical work.
• Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Qualifications Profile:

• High School Diploma.
• Willingness to learn building and grounds maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.