Skilled Maintenance
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Township High School District 113 provided pay range
This range is provided by Township High School District 113. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range$28.50/hr - $28.50/hr
Title:
Skilled Maintenance
Department:
Facilities and Grounds
Assignment: BGMS 12 Months
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Building Manager
Location:
Deerfield High School
Salary: $28.50/hour
SummaryThe Skilled Maintenance role performs advanced maintenance and repair work to support the safe and efficient operation of District 113 facilities. This role requires expertise in HVAC systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), diagnostic, preventative maintenance and a range of technical trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry. The Skilled Maintenance employee works both independently and collaboratively to maintain building functionality, support daily operations, and prevent disruptions to the educational environment.
This position is employed by Township High School District 113, not by an individual school. The employee may be assigned, relocated, or required to collaborate with technicians and maintenance staff across District sites as operational needs arise.
Qualifications- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
- Technical or trade school certification preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience in a commercial or educational facility.
- Demonstrated proficiency in HVAC systems, including boilers, chillers, and Building Automation Systems (BAS), required.
- Working knowledge of multiple trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and roofing, preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems, required.
- Skilled in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and standard office software, preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Professional demeanor, dependable work habits, and commitment to safety.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Performs general maintenance work inside and outside the buildings such as ceiling, roofs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, glazing, insulation, tile, pump, fans and HVAC installation and repairs.
- Accurate record keeping will be done within the District's work order system and department logs.
- Perform reviews and programming changes in the Building Automation System.
- Accurately orders and accounts for material and labor relative to assignments.
- Maintains all safety and code requirements of the state, local and Board of Education guidelines.
- Able to perform assigned duties at varying heights on ladders, scaffolding and mechanical lift equipment.
- Performs district wide grounds maintenance work such as plowing, salting, field marking and maintenance of underground sprinkling systems. Flexible hours are required during snow events.
- Assist in general labor work in the set-up and take down of events.
- Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase, and maintains the inventory of district-owned hand tools, equipment, hardware, materials and supplies.
- Maintain clean work area and habits.
- Work collaboratively with team members, staff members, and contractors.
- Excellent communication skills and PC skills required.
- Work independently and efficiently.
- Highly professional language and demeanor.
- Positive attitude and spirit of collaboration.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Manager or the Director of Facilities.
Language SkillsCommunicates clearly and professionally both in oral and written format with all constituents of the District 113 community. Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures, and equipment specifications. Prepares accurate and concise maintenance reports, work order notes, and correspondence. Effectively presents information and responds to questions from the Building Manger, colleagues, and contractors and other constituency groups as needed.
Applies knowledge of current best practice in a specific field. Establishes and maintains effective and collaborative working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Performs duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
Calculates figures, estimates, proportions, percentages, and cost projections. Applies concepts of basic addition and subtraction. Technology skills, including standard Microsoft Office suite / Google Workspace, along with our absence management system.
Reasoning AbilityDefines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Interprets an extensive variety of verbal and written instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and deals with multiple abstract and concrete variables.
Contacts Outside Your Own DepartmentBuilds positive relationships with…
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