Lead Maintenance Staff

Distinctive Schools of IL • Chicago, IL

3d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A Distinctive Schools Lead Maintenance Staff team member is responsible for properly maintaining the grounds and facilities of the school site in a safe and efficient manner. By providing proper maintenance to ensure the exterior and interior environment is safe, secure, and aesthetically attractive. Lead Maintenance oversees and assists with all cleaning duties of the maintenance team, supply fulfillment and vendor management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Must possess physical ability to perform all required work
• Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, parents, students and the public
• Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision
• Ability to learn digital tools for managing maintenance requests (i.e. use of a ticket system)
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity.
• Generally, the job requires 30% walking, and 70% standing.

Responsibilities

• Repair small projects around the building utilizing hand tools
• Act as liaison between vendor, campus and network staff
• Manage supply organization and procurement
• Ensures utility efficiency
• Meet with Campus Operations Manager regarding any larger facility project needs or concerns
• Organize and coordinator working crews if applicable
• Applies establish safety standards
• Keep building and premises clean, safe and neat at all times
• Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors with use of appropriate equipment as needed to protect floor finish
• Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways
• Clean cafeteria floors of any spills and/or debris, and properly disposes of refuse
• Routinely break-down cafeteria tables/benches for cleaning in between table/bench tops, sides, legs and underside of each
• Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces
• Spot clean and scrub walls
• Empty wastebaskets and properly disposes of refuse
• Clean, scrub and disinfect bath and shower room areas, including walls, sinks, bowls and glass mirrors.
• Stock toilet paper and towel dispensers
• Change light bulbs
• Clean whiteboards, blackboards, and erasers
• Clean and disinfect water fountains
• Clean and disinfect chairs and desktops in classrooms and office
• Maintain properly organized and stocked storage closets
• Inform supervisors when supplies are needed
• Inform supervisors of damage to facilities and/or equipment
• Salt entryways, stairs and sidewalks as needed
• Maintain tools and cleaning equipment

Benefits

• 25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403b match Fully match up to 3%
• 50% match up to 5%
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED