Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Division / Department:
Custodial and Maintenance

Classification (FLSA):
Full‑time, Non‑Exempt

Position Group:
Maintenance

Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12‑Month)

Union Membership:
Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW

Reports to:

Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead;
Director of Buildings and Grounds

• Assist with routine maintenance on school vehicles, lawn mowers, and small equipment (oil changes, tire checks, filter replacements, etc.).
• Inspect and repair mechanical components such as engines, belts, brakes, and hoses under supervision.
• Help troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using basic diagnostic tools.
• Repair and maintain door hardware, including locks, hinges, door closers, handles, and kick plates throughout school buildings.
• Adjust and align doors to ensure smooth operation and proper security.
• Support maintenance staff with building equipment repairs, including doors, gates, and mechanical fixtures.
• Maintain and organize tools, parts, and supplies in the workshop.
• Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist in keeping accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Enter school duty reports for building repairs and close‑out when complete.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

• Interest in mechanics, repair work, or maintenance trades.
• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn how to use hand and power tools safely.
• Good problem‑solving, attention to detail, and mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to learn from experienced staff and follow directions carefully.
• Dependable, responsible, and safety conscious.

• High school student or graduate (vocational or technical trade program preferred).
• Basic understanding of tools, vehicles, or mechanical systems (helpful but not required).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical labor.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.

Salary Range
:
As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025–2030.

Benefits
:
As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025–2030.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on personnel evaluation.

This job description provides guidelines and direction for accomplishing goals and objectives. It covers the essential responsibilities and activities required for effective execution of the position but is not exhaustive. The individual in this role may perform additional duties as assigned.

This description also serves compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the school district's needs and the job change's requirements. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

The site of employment is subject to change based on the needs of the school district. As outlined in Board Policy 5:32 Nepotism, no person with an Interested Relationship with any member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent or a District‑level administrator shall be eligible for employment in the District.

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.