HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

COMPENSATION: $20.90 per hour* plus benefits.

Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Custodial/Maintenance Association.

Qualifications

Demonstrated aptitude for the successful completion of the tasks assigned
Demonstrated supervisory, maintenance, and cleaning skills
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Good communication skills
Strong work habits
Leader by example
Experience with mechanical preferred

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Building Engineer is an important member of the building staff, and, as such, assumes responsibility for ensuring that the interior and exterior of his/her building is neat, safe, and attractive. The Building Engineer works closely with all building custodians to accomplish these responsibilities, and must plan and organize work in a manner that leads to limited interruptions while also responding to emergencies immediately.

Specific Responsibilities

Supervises the custodial and custodial/maintenance staff assigned to the building, trains staff as needed in cleaning and maintenance methods, and assists with the evaluation of custodians in the building.
Monitors the time records of all custodial employees in the school and certifies their time cards for wage payments.
Wears uniform daily while school is in session and ensures that all custodians in building are in uniform while school is in session or when the building is in-use during the weekends where a custodian is required.
Assumes responsibility for making sure the building is opened and secured each day, and remains on the school grounds during his or her scheduled work day.
Inspects and supervises the maintenance of grounds, tress, bushes, entrances, parking lots, tennis courts, and baseball and football fields, and performs yard keeping tasks such as grass cutting and hedge trimming, as necessary, to maintain the grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
Performs general cleaning responsibilities as needed, including dust-mopping and wet-mopping floors, etc....
Assists in keeping the grounds free from rubbish and litter, and keeps entrances and sidewalks free of snow and ice.
Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance and upkeep, checking boilers, pumps, all equipment and air conditioning software depending on the season, and making minor building repairs and changing light bulbs as needed.
Reports major repairs promptly and any damage to school property immediately to the building principal.
Reports any damage to school property immediately to the building principal.
Cleans up glass, and provides for the emergency replacement of broken windows.
Assumes responsibility for fire safety.
Conducts monthly walkthrough of building to document the building's condition.
Communicates daily with the building principal and building custodians regarding activities in the building--problems, time off, vacation days, etc....
Uses the Custodial Procedures Manual as the standard for upkeep in the building.
Keeps an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepares requisitions as needed for the replacement of supplies.
Keeps ongoing records, schedules, and documentation regarding supplies, maintenance, and activities.
Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
Schedules the completion of work-orders with the building principal.
Collaborates with the Director of Operations regarding programs, training, maintenance, supplies, and work orders.
Understands that schedules and programs can be changed at any time by approval of the principal or Director of Operations.
Performs all other assignments and responsibilities as directed.

Community Unit School District 308

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