School Facilities Technician – Maintenance & Safety

Thornton Fractional High School District 215; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 is seeking a maintenance worker to keep facilities safe, clean, and well-maintained in alignment with the district's mission. The role involves HVAC and basic mechanical maintenance, minor construction, and routine grounds work, reporting to the Building Foreman.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and a valid IL/IN driver's license. The position requires flexibility across shifts and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Physically and technically able to perform the essential functions of the position, including boiler maintenance and operations and electrical distribution system maintenance and operations.
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system maintenance and operations.
• Mechanical equipment maintenance and operations.
• Small appliance repair.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, painting and outside work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and explain basic operating instructions and blueprints.
• Ability to plan work and write reports.
• Available to work various shifts as required.
• Possesses a valid Illinois/Indiana driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits a cheerful and customer-service oriented attitude to all staff and student personnel.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, routine building operations, routine grounds maintenance, minor construction, and other maintenance-related work as assigned by the Building Foreman.
• Works in compliance with established safety procedures.
• Inspects facilities to ensure safety and security by performing tasks such as locking doors and windows after operating hours.
• Keeps assigned work area(s) neat and clean at all times.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and instruments in an efficient and safe operating condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer-service attitude

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Work planning & reports

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Driver's license (IL/IN)

Lifting/pushing 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Thornton Fractional High School District 215 is seeking a maintenance worker to keep facilities safe, clean, and well-maintained in alignment with the district's mission. The role involves HVAC and basic mechanical maintenance, minor construction, and routine grounds work, reporting to the Building Foreman.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and a valid IL/IN driver's license. The position requires flexibility across shifts and team collaboration.