Maintenance Technician

LFCDS, located on a 30-acre campus about 30 miles north of Chicago, Illinois, is a co-educational, independent day school serving 400 students from age 2 through eighth grade. The School has a long tradition of producing thoughtful, confident, and successful students. Children are known, loved, and challenged at LFCDS, and a state-of-the-art facility provides a remarkable setting for inspired teaching, academic rigor, and attention to individual needs.

Lake Forest Country Day School (LFCDS) seeks a talented and dedicated full-time Maintenance Technician. The LFCDS Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in supporting a safe, clean, and fully operational campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position is responsible for day-to-day general building maintenance, responding to work orders, supporting school events, assisting with campus safety procedures, and ensuring that all school facilities, systems, and equipment function at a high standard.

The technician works collaboratively with the Facilities Department and reports to the Director of Facilities.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Perform minor repairs and tasks within the scope of general building maintenance (e.g., painting, carpentry, HVAC filter changes, fixture replacements, hanging of classroom/employee items, basic plumbing, and electrical tasks).
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, mechanical equipment, classroos, and common areas; report findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities, including equipment checks, small engine care, and seasonal building preparations.
• Document and complete work orders in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring communication with Facilities leadership on progress and updates.

• Set up and break down spaces for lectures, assemblies, meetings, athletics, and special school events.
• Assist faculty and staff with furniture, equipment, and classroom needs as required.
• Ensure event spaces are safe, clean, and prepared according to school standards.

• Participate in emergency response procedures, including fire alarms, severe weather, evacuation, and lockdown protocols.
• Support campus safety efforts through routine monitoring of doors, lighting, building conditions, and hazard mitigation.
• Recognize and report safety concerns related to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, equipment, or building infrastructure issues.
• Follow established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and OSHA safety practices when working on equipment.

• Assist with seasonal outdoor responsibilities, including snow removal, salting, leaf cleanup, minor landscape support, and storm response.
• Operate basic maintenance tools, small vehicles, and equipment required for grounds and facility upkeep.

• Respond promptly and professionally to faculty, staff, and student requests.
• Communicate clearly with team members to support daily assignments and larger project needs.
• Uphold school values and represent the Facilities Department with professionalism and courtesy.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and climbing ladders.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate tools, equipment, and machinery safely.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the operational needs of the school.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General building maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills (email, work order systems, digital communication tools).
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and work independently or as part of a team.

• HVAC, plumbing, or electrical experience.
• Experience in a school environment or large campus setting.
• Familiarity with safety procedures, facility inspections, or emergency response.

This position requires flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining…