Receiving and Logistics Technician

Proviso Township High Schools • Forest Park, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving and Logistics Technician works in the Custodial and Maintenance department at Proviso Math & Science Academy. This full-time, non-exempt position is classified as Maintenance Grade IV, works 260 days per year, and is represented by the Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW. The position reports to the Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead and the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

The technician receives and verifies shipments, maintains inventory records, routes and delivers packages, and coordinates with maintenance staff and other departments. The role also includes radio dispatch, keeping the receiving area organized, preparing reports, assisting with inventory audits, providing customer service to staff and vendors, snow removal, and entering and closing out building repair requests in SchoolDude. Additional duties may be assigned. The work takes place in a fast-paced school environment and involves frequent interaction with staff, vendors, and the maintenance team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly via radio and other communication tools.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Ability to lift and move packages as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Qtrak.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and condition.
• Maintain and update inventory records, including entering data into inventory management systems.
• Use Qtrak software to route and deliver packages within the school.
• Use radios to dispatch maintenance and other staff to assigned work locations.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team and other departments to support timely delivery and handling of materials.
• Keep the receiving area organized and ensure supplies are properly stored.
• Prepare reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as needed.
• Assist with periodic inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Provide customer service to staff and vendors regarding deliveries and inventory inquiries.
• Perform snow removal.
• Enter building repair requests in SchoolDude and close them out when complete.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

Benefits

• Benefits are provided as set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209 and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025–2030; details are available at the linked benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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