School & Parish Facilities Technician

Archchicago; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Xavier Parish & School in Chicago seeks a School Maintenance Assistant to support the safe, efficient daily operation, maintenance, cleanliness, and appearance of the parish and school campus.

This hands-on position performs preventive maintenance, custodial services, building repairs, event support, and monitoring of key building systems. Working independently and as part of the Facilities Department, the School Maintenance Assistant responds professionally to maintenance needs and

Qualifications

• Experience in a leading custodian or maintenance role within a school, parish, or institutional setting.
• Ability to perform general handyman repairs including carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall, and electrical work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with staff, volunteers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily boiler and HVAC inspections, report concerns and coordinate repairs.
• Perform custodial tasks to keep classrooms, hallways, and restrooms clean and stocked.
• Assist with event setup/teardown for parish, school, and community events.
• Communicate maintenance needs to the Director of Facilities and respond to requests professionally.
• Ensure safety compliance with OSHA and parish safety policies; wear PPE as required.

Skills

Head Custodian Experience

Leadership

Maintenance Repairs

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Physical Work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools & Power Equipment

Boiler & HVAC Knowledge

Job description

St. Francis Xavier Parish & School in Chicago seeks a School Maintenance Assistant to support the safe, efficient daily operation, maintenance, cleanliness, and appearance of the parish and school campus.

This hands-on position performs preventive maintenance, custodial services, building repairs, event support, and monitoring of key building systems. Working independently and as part of the Facilities Department, the School Maintenance Assistant responds professionally to maintenance needs and