Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Position: Maintenance Staff

Position Title

Maintenance Staff

Location

CICS Irving Park, 3820 N. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Reports to

School Principal

F.T.E.

1.0 | Regular Full Time

Salary

Starting at $42,029

Start Date

January 2026

Company Overview

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem‑solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Position Description

Maintenance Staff is responsible for the upkeep and repair of campus facilities and equipment systems. This position may also perform cleaning duties as needed and directed.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment and systems
• Respond to and resolve maintenance requests in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and repair minor building issues (e.g., fixing broken items, replacing parts, painting)
• Assist with installation
• Inspect and maintain building infrastructure

Campus Preservation / Cleaning Responsibilities

• Keep building and premises clean, safe, and neat at all times
• Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors with appropriate equipment to protect floor finish
• Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways
• Clean cafeteria floors of any spills and debris and properly dispose of refuse
• Routinely break down cafeteria tables/benches for cleaning between table tops, sides, legs and under each
• Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces
• Spot clean and scrub walls
• Empty wastebaskets and properly dispose 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
• Move furniture, equipment, boxes and other items within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by supervisor
• 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

Education

High School Diploma

Physical Demands

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30 % walking and 70 % standing.

Qualifications

• 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

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
• And more

Description Disclaimer

Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

EEO

Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call .

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