Maintenance, Building Maintenance

Position Overview

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted: 1/8/2026

Location: District Maintenance Dept.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

District: Zion Elementary School District 6

• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain focus while working independently.
• Assist with wiring new and altered buildings if deemed necessary.
• Check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs and follow directions as necessary.
• Determine requirements for parts, materials, supplies, tools and equipment; establish cost of repairs and equipment replacement; check and test new equipment.
• Install basic electrical devices (e.g. switches, outlets, ballasts).
• Maintain tools, equipment and supplies in a safe and orderly condition.
• Accurately keep maintenance records on tools and equipment.
• Remove snow and ice as needed.
• Perform general landscaping duties and operate equipment safely, including mowing, weed whacking, chainsaw and mulching.
• Maintain high-quality standards in housekeeping for both inside and outside work areas.
• Use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches appropriately.
• Comply with safety policies and regulations.
• Respond to any emergency within scope of ability.
• Document required records and complete paperwork within required time frames.
• Possess strong organizational and follow‑up skills.
• Operate a district vehicle observing traffic laws and defensive driving practices when permitted.
• Perform technical and mechanical building repairs and construction as directed.
• Ensure security of district facilities.
• Move furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment as directed.
• Keep district vehicles clean and in good running condition.
• Submit accurate orders for equipment parts and materials.
• Report injuries and accidents immediately and complete related paperwork.
• Inform the Director of Buildings and Grounds on progress and problems.
• Fill in for absent personnel in custodial, maintenance or grounds work.
• Communicate effectively and cooperate with district personnel.
• Exhibit professional presentation and attitude.
• Exhibit strong time‑management skills.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Superintendent, and/or the Board of Education.

Term: 12 Months

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt, Hourly

Location: District Wide

Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds

• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• HS Diploma or GED.

Communications: Ability to communicate verbally and written; direct staff and effectively communicate with co‑workers, students and parents/community members.

Emotional Control: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, 30% standing. Employee must be able to lift and carry 80 pounds. Job performed under extreme temperature variations and all weather conditions.