Maintenance Supervisor - Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School - Orland Hills

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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School, a PK-8 school in Orland Hills, is seeking a lead maintenance worker with solid “handyman” skills to manage the daily operation of our school building.

This person must have a positive attitude and be a willing team player, someone who can effectively communicate with our entire school community, including faculty, staff, parents, students, and visitors.

• Plumbing – faucets, toilets, drains
• Electrical – switches, bulbs
• Carpentry – painting, drywall
• HVAC – thermostats, filters

• Oversee other maintenance/custodial employees
• Evaluate and manage 3rd party contracted services (snow removal, cleaning)
• Schedule and oversee approved vendors for large projects outside of his/her comfort level/ability
• Use computers to enter and access submitted maintenance/repair tickets and communicate as needed
• Perform as- needed maintenance and repair of minor issues within the building
• Schedule and oversee all inspections (fire panel, emergency drills, extinguisher, elevator, for legal compliance)
• Clean spills in building, including when someone is sick
• Handle set–ups and tear–downs for school events; tables, chairs, screens
• Open school campus daily
• Upkeep of the school building and grounds
• Point of contact for after-hours building concerns and emergencies
• Help introduce new maintenance/custodial team members to protocol, procedures and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General building maintenance experience.
• Basic computer and typing skills.

• Regularly climb ladders, including to rooftops
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. (while using proper lifting techniques)
• Occasionally work evening/weekend hours if an event or situation necessitates

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an annualized salary range of $40,000.00 - $45,000.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.