Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Facilities Preventative Maintenance Professional

LOCATION:  Urbana School District #116

SUPERVISOR:  Director of Facilities Services

SUPERVISES: This is not a supervisory position.

JOB OVERVIEW: The duties of this position include all that are related to maintaining, repairing, and installation of all systems needed for the operation of Urbana School District #116.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Performs a variety of general maintenance work including, but not limited to repairs to buildings and equipment; including changing electric fuses, ballasts & bulbs, adjusting and servicing doors, making temporary repairs to windows, replacing/repairing furniture, fixtures and other items found in District.
• Thoroughly cleans equipment and equipment parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on equipment to ensure effective performance.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for equipment.
• Identifies the cause of unexpected breakdowns of equipment.
• Repairs broken equipment quickly and efficiently.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Collaborates with Director of Facilities regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Replace/clean filters in air purifiers.
• Reports maintenance and supply needs.
• Check belts and replace as needed. Adjust pulleys and add oil motor as necessary.
• Cleans grease fittings, cleans and oils circulating pumps, exhaust fans and compressors.
• Cleans, greases, and paints boiler room machinery and pipes.
• Replaces filters on air handling equipment in roof penthouses and mechanical rooms.
• Replaces filters on heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment in all parts of the building.
• Maintains records of equipment performance and preventative maintenance and prepares routine reports.
• Operates and routinely services related heating/cooling, and ventilating equipment.
• Collaborates with energy management staff in controlling and operating school heating and cooling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of carpenter skills, basic electronics and any other building trade skills in the building maintenance field are desired.
• Conduct minor asbestos maintenance (must acquire asbestos worker license within 6 months of employment).
• Maintain fire and burglar systems.
• Maintain all interior and exterior building components.
• Assist with snow removal as needed.
• Other duties are assigned by the Director of Facilities Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• EPA Freon Certification (Within 6 months of employment)
• IDPH Asbestos Workers License (Within six months of employment)
• Energy Management Specific Training (Ability to obtain after employment)

EXPERIENCE

• College/Tech School OR 3-4 years building maintenance or construction related fields strongly preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Function highly independently with minimal direct supervision
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Continually enforce highest standards on work performed.
• Maintain security and accountability on access of equipment and facilities.
• Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices i.e., lockout tag out, fall arrest harness.
• General building maintenance procedures and PC graphics
• Ability for constant bending, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift to 75 lbs. and move up to 100 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s License (must provide at time of hire)
• Residence Phone

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Twelve-month employee
• Must successfully complete necessary certification & licensure within required timelines.
• Must be available to work periodic evenings, weekends, holidays, and for emergencies as scheduled.  

• Occasionally responds to emergency calls outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

START DATE:  ASAP

NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.  This is a non-exempt position.  Starting pay at $20/hour

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: January 2025