Maintenance Technician (OPS)

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 in Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Technician (OPS) to support the Operations Department and maintain district facilities. The role runs from 6am to 2:30pm and requires a hands-on approach to keeping buildings and grounds in safe, reliable condition.

The ideal candidate will have an electrical background with relevant schooling or experience, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and a health certificate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used to operate school district buildings and grounds
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose system malfunctions.
• Provide heavy physical labor, climb ladders and work in confined spaces.
• Must have an electrical background through appropriate schooling or the equivalent of such, as derived from previous work experience. Since the job deals in the areas of heating, electrical, air conditioning and plumbing, both training and experience should be in these areas.

Skills

Aptitude for tasks

Health certificate

Lift 50 pounds

Buildings & grounds knowledge

Troubleshooting

Heavy physical labor / ladders / tight

Electrical background

Education

Electrical background through schooling or equivalent

Job description

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Openings as of 8/23/2026

Maintenance Technician (OPS) JobID: 17017

• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Operations Department

COMPENSATION: $27.69per hour* *Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Hours: 6am-2:30pm

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used to operate school district buildings and grounds
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose system malfunctions.
• Provide heavy physical labor, climb ladders and work in confined spaces.
• Must have an electrical background through appropriate schooling or the equivalent of such, as derived from previous work experience. Since the job deals in the areas of heating, electrical, air conditioning and plumbing, both training and experience should be in these areas.

Postings current as of 8/23/2026 8:17:59 PM CST.