Maintenance Technician-Evening

Position:Maintenance Technician-Evening

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Supervises: None

Status: 12 month non-exempt contract, renewable annually (2:30 PM-11:00PM)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician-Evening supports & maintains all aspects of buildings and grounds at the Avery Coonley School. The position is responsible for regular maintenance, building operations, grounds upkeep, working with contractors, safety, and traffic. This position has no supervision responsibilities.

Responsibilities

? Close and secure building

? Report maintenance issues immediately to Director of Facilities

? Reports supply needs to Director of Facilities

? Set and disarm alarm system as needed

? Assist with snow removal

? Assist with pool operations during the summer

? Pick up materials from hardware store, as directed

? Conduct general cleaning as necessary

? Set up and taking down furniture for events

? Assist with traffic management

? Provide relief coverage to evening receptionist

? Conduct rounds to make sure windows and doors are secure.

? Provide security assistance during evening events

? Fix and repair according to work assigned from work order system.

? Conduct routine inspections of the school's facilities to identify and address maintenance issues

? Perform repairs on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems

? Maintain and repair school furniture and equipment

? Manage inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment

? Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures

? Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests

? Collaborate with other school staff to identify and resolve maintenance issues

? Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

? High school diploma plus four years’ experience in a similar role. Four-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

? Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems

? Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

? Basic understanding of computer systems

? Reads, understands, and applies oral and written instructions quickly and effectively

? Ability to move around building and grounds to perform duties as necessary

? Ability to lift 75 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds regularly, and maneuver carts that may exceed 500 pounds

? Ability to stoop, reach, kneel, and crouch

? Ability to climb on ladders and work from different heights

? Ability to work with power tools and hand tools safely

? Ability to work with chemicals safely in compliance with SDS and OSHA standards

? Flexible hours to respond to emergency situations

? Ability to obtain certified pool operation license within six months of hire.

? Willingness to work primarily inside and occasionally outside in inclement weather.

? “Can do” attitude and ability to work as part of a team

? Ability to receive feedback and engage in continuous self-improvement

? Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing work environment

? Ability to build positive relationships with all constituencies

? Ability to work collaboratively and across teams, departments, and Divisions

? Firm belief in personal accountability, producing measurable outcomes, and sustaining high expectations

Compensation is $20-$24 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Please email a resume to humanresources@averycoonley.org.

About Avery Coonley School

Located in the western suburbs of Chicago and serving 331 children from 40 communities in Groups(grades) PreK to 8, The Avery Coonley School (ACS) welcomes highly motivated, high-ability learners who eagerly seek new challenges. Gifted and high-achieving students flourish in a unique and collaborative culture where the drive to learn transcends all other differences. Founded in 1906, ACS enjoys a storied place in the history of gifted and progressive education for younger students in Chicago and across the nation. Learning spaces brim with energy, project-based learning, and individual exploration on the historic 11-acre campus, which is adjacent to a forest preserve, members of the Avery Coonley community thrive in a learning environment that allows for flexibility, creativity, and innovation.