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Position details Position Title:
Lead Maintenance Staff Location:
CICS Irving Park, 3820 N. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Reports to:
Campus Operations Manager F.T.E:
1.0 | Regular Full Time Salary:
Starting at $50,000 Start Date:
January 2026
Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.
Position Description A Distinctive Schools Lead Maintenance Staff team member is responsible for properly maintaining the grounds and facilities of the school site in a safe and efficient manner. By providing proper maintenance to ensure the exterior and interior environment is safe, secure, and aesthetically attractive. Lead Maintenance oversees and assists with all cleaning duties of the maintenance team, supply fulfillment and vendor management.
Lead Duties
Repair small projects around the building utilizing hand tools
Act as liaison between vendor, campus and network staff
Manage supply organization and procurement
Ensures utility efficiency
Meet with Campus Operations Manager regarding any larger facility project needs or concerns
Organize and coordinator working crews if applicable
Standard Maintenance Duties
Keep building and premises clean, safe and neat at all times
Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors with use of appropriate equipment as needed to protect floor finish
Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways
Clean cafeteria floors of any spills and/or debris, and properly disposes of refuse
Routinely break-down cafeteria tables/benches for cleaning in between table/bench tops, sides, legs and underside of each
Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces
Spot clean and scrub walls
Empty wastebaskets and properly disposes of refuse
Clean, scrub and disinfect bath and shower room areas, including walls, sinks, bowls and glass mirrors. Stock toilet paper and towel dispensers
Change light bulbs
Clean whiteboards, blackboards, and erasers
Clean and disinfect water fountains
Clean and disinfect chairs and desktops in classrooms and office
Maintain properly organized and stocked storage closets
Inform supervisors when supplies are needed
Inform supervisors of damage to facilities and/or equipment
Salt entryways, stairs and sidewalks as needed
Maintain tools and cleaning equipment
Education High School Diploma
Qualifications
Must possess physical ability to perform all required work
Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, parents, students and the public
Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision
Ability to learn digital tools for managing maintenance requests (i.e. use of a ticket system)
Physical demands Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% walking, and 70% standing.
Benefits
25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
12 weeks family paid leave
Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
403b match
Fully match up to 3%
50% match up to 5%
Professional development including tuition reimbursement
Gym and wellness discounts
And more
Disclaimers and EEO Description Disclaimer:
Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
EEO:
Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact talent@distinctiveschools.org or call 773.828.4191
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Position details Position Title:
Lead Maintenance Staff Location:
CICS Irving Park, 3820 N. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Reports to:
Campus Operations Manager F.T.E:
1.0 | Regular Full Time Salary:
Starting at $50,000 Start Date:
January 2026
Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.
Position Description A Distinctive Schools Lead Maintenance Staff team member is responsible for properly maintaining the grounds and facilities of the school site in a safe and efficient manner. By providing proper maintenance to ensure the exterior and interior environment is safe, secure, and aesthetically attractive. Lead Maintenance oversees and assists with all cleaning duties of the maintenance team, supply fulfillment and vendor management.
Lead Duties
Repair small projects around the building utilizing hand tools
Act as liaison between vendor, campus and network staff
Manage supply organization and procurement
Ensures utility efficiency
Meet with Campus Operations Manager regarding any larger facility project needs or concerns
Organize and coordinator working crews if applicable
Standard Maintenance Duties
Keep building and premises clean, safe and neat at all times
Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors with use of appropriate equipment as needed to protect floor finish
Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways
Clean cafeteria floors of any spills and/or debris, and properly disposes of refuse
Routinely break-down cafeteria tables/benches for cleaning in between table/bench tops, sides, legs and underside of each
Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces
Spot clean and scrub walls
Empty wastebaskets and properly disposes of refuse
Clean, scrub and disinfect bath and shower room areas, including walls, sinks, bowls and glass mirrors. Stock toilet paper and towel dispensers
Change light bulbs
Clean whiteboards, blackboards, and erasers
Clean and disinfect water fountains
Clean and disinfect chairs and desktops in classrooms and office
Maintain properly organized and stocked storage closets
Inform supervisors when supplies are needed
Inform supervisors of damage to facilities and/or equipment
Salt entryways, stairs and sidewalks as needed
Maintain tools and cleaning equipment
Education High School Diploma
Qualifications
Must possess physical ability to perform all required work
Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, parents, students and the public
Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision
Ability to learn digital tools for managing maintenance requests (i.e. use of a ticket system)
Physical demands Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% walking, and 70% standing.
Benefits
25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
12 weeks family paid leave
Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
403b match
Fully match up to 3%
50% match up to 5%
Professional development including tuition reimbursement
Gym and wellness discounts
And more
Disclaimers and EEO Description Disclaimer:
Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
EEO:
Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact talent@distinctiveschools.org or call 773.828.4191
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