Maintenance Mechanic

Position Type:
Maintenance/Maintenance General

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
Community High School District 94

Date Available:
05/18/2026
Community High School District 94
West Chicago, IL 60185

Vacancy Available

• Starting rate is $28.22 per hour
• With 5+ years of experience, starting rate is $30.22 per hour

Job Title Maintenance Mechanic

Summary It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Employee to provide preventative maintenance services for the safety and effective facility use for District 94 as well as performs duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties and responsibilities may be assigned)

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks involving various building systems (i.e. boilers, pumps, fans, VAV Boxes, valves, miscellaneous HVAC equipment, electrical systems, and plumbing systems).
• Perform major corrective maintenance involving building systems (i.e. heating systems, air handlers, fan coils, pneumatic and electrical control circuits).
• Fabricate and install pipe and tubing (i.e. copper, steel, and plastic).
• Work collaboratively with other mechanics and with supervisor to accomplish building tasks.
• Perform on-call coverage as required.
• Recognize and observe safety and good housekeeping precautions; report concerns to supervisor.
• Prevent recurring problems with regard to building systems.
• Attend meetings when assigned and contributes to discussions.
• Administer work orders quickly and thoroughly.
• Maintain District 94 quality standards for plant operations and maintenance of facilities.
• Work in a professional manner with other building and grounds personnel.
• Assist supervisor in maintenance purchasing and contractor services, as requested.
• Complete all documentation of preventative maintenance and work orders in a timely manner.
• Assist supervisor in inspecting and completing preventative maintenance tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities


None

Education, Certification, and Experience

• Possess an Associate's Degree in HVAC, Plant Operations, Stationary Engineering, or related field with at least 3 years applicable experience. Equivalent maintenance experience, or completion of a vocational training program, or proven mechanical/electrical skills and ability in the HVAC trade, or another mechanical/electrical trade, for a period of at least 5 years of which was shown during employment will be considered.
• Knowledge of maintenance construction standards, code laws, and regulations.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex. Ability to troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of basic math skills related to job tasks.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical building systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to observe and report potential problems.
• Ability to perform mechanical, electrical, general building and plumbing repairs.
• Ability to read blue prints, schematic diagrams, interpret instructions and prepare specifications.
• Knowledge of test and diagnostic equipment used in calibration, repair and testing of pneumatic and electric controls.
• Knowledge of software for building automation system that controls building environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, in English
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external constituents
• Ability to work independently, stay on task, multi-task, and take responsibility to complete assigned projects and duties in a timely and efficient manner

PAY TRANSPARENCY

• Pay scale and benefit information is available on our website HERE .

APPLICATION PROCESS

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Internal applicants should be sure to choose the Internal Applicants section.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Contractual language requires that positions be posted for a minimum of five business days. Positions will be posted until filled.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Equal educational and extracurricular opportunities shall be available for all students without regard to color, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, status of being homeless, immigration status, order of protection status, actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy. Further, the District will not knowingly enter into agreements with any entity or any individual that discriminates against students on the basis of sex or any other protected status, except that the District remains viewpoint neutral when granting access to school facilities under School Board Policy 8:20, Community Use of School Facilities. Any student may file a discrimination grievance by using Board policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:


NON-DISCRIMINATION COORDINATOR

Kerry J. Foderaro

Interim Executive Director of Human Resources

326 Joliet Street

West Chicago, IL 60185

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