Carpentry Maintenance Technician

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted:
5/20/2026

Location:
Proviso West High School

Date Available:
Upon Approval

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Carpentry Maintenance Technician

Division / Department: Custodial and Maintenance

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

Position Group: Maintenance

Grade Level (per CBA): Grade V

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

Main Job Duties

• Repair and maintain doors, frames, and hinges throughout school buildings.
• Sand and refinish doors to remove scratches, paint, or surface damage.
• Repair and replace door hardware, including locks, handles, hinges, closers, and kick plates.
• Assist installing new doors, trim, shelving, and cabinetry.
• Measure, cut, and assemble wood and other materials using hand and power tools.
• Perform minor repairs to furniture, cabinets, and classroom fixtures.
• Keep tools, materials, and work areas clean and organized.
• Follow safety rules and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Help carpenters or maintenance staff with larger repair or remodeling projects.
• Snow removal
• Enter school dude for building repairs and closeout when complete
• Snow removal
• Remove and replace window and door glass
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.*

Skills and Abilities:

• Interest in woodworking, building, or general maintenance.
• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn how to use tools such as saws, sanders, drills, screwdrivers, and measuring tapes.
• Attention to detail when sanding, fitting, and aligning doors and hardware.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Teamwork and good communication with staff and supervisors.

Education and Requirements:

• High school student or graduate (vocational or technical trade program preferred).
• Some experience with hand or power tools is helpful but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work.
• Dependable and willing to learn carpentry and maintenance skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• 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.

Evaluation

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

Additional Information

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).

Application Procedures:
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Selection Process:
All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment.? Applications will be reviewed.? Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education.? Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.

* Disclaimer:
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.

For Additional Information Contact:
Office of Human Resources
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
8601 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
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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.