<p>Duties</p> <ol> <li> <p>Directs major maintenance and repairs of all school property.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in making staffing recommendations to the Superintendent.</p> </li></ol> <p>a. Recommends number of staff needed to properly care for all buildings.</p> <p>b. Makes recommendations to promote, dismiss or demote employees when</p> <p>necessary.</p> <ol start="3"> <li> <p>Supervises and instructs personnel in the safe, proper and efficient use of all equipment.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates with the building principals in setting up work schedules of custodians.</p> </li></ol> <p>a. Provides for substitutes, when needed.</p> <p>b. Works with building head custodians to staff summer help, when needed.</p> <ol start="5"> <li>Supervises and evaluates all custodians and ground maintenance staff. </li></ol> <p>a. Reviews, updates, and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs).</p> <p>b. Trains and ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs),</p> <p>including, but not limited to, the proper use of materials and chemicals.</p> <p>c. Maintains consistent meetings with all head custodians.</p> <ol start="6"> <li>Assists and works with Director of Technology to support technology program through </li></ol> <p>proper wiring and electricity support.</p> <ol start="7"> <li>Develops and maintains an energy management program. </li></ol> <p>a. Maintains contracts and partnerships with energy providers</p> <p>b. Tracks and reviews the use of utilities and recurring bills</p> <p>c. Reviews and develops cost-saving measures</p> <ol start="8"> <li>Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program. </li></ol> <p>a. Schedules preventative maintenance so as not to interfere with the educational</p> <p>program.</p> <p>b. Develops maintenance schedules for heating, air conditioning, pneumatic</p> <p>controls, filters, etc.</p> <ol start="9"> <li>Maintains a standardized program of cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of grounds </li></ol> <p>throughout the district.</p> <p>a. Schedules major cleaning projects such as stripping floors, wall washing, carpet</p> <p>shampooing, etc.</p> <p>b. Maintains a summer cleaning schedule for the school buildings.</p> <p>c. Develops and ensures both staffing and compliance that ensures that ongoing</p> <p>maintenance, including work orders, boiler checks, and other grounds related</p> <p>duties are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.</p> <ol start="10"> <li>Assists Superintendent, or designee, in developing budget. </li></ol> <p>a. Meets annually with principals to go over areas of improvement within buildings.</p> <p>b. Reports to Business Manager on the condition of buildings, grounds and fixed</p> <p>equipment.</p> <p>c. Makes recommendations for changes or improvements of heating, air</p> <p>conditioning and buildings.</p> <p>d. Ensures and collaborates with head custodians to operate within budget and find</p> <p>cost saving measures.</p> <ol start="11"> <li>Direct liaison with District Architect on all building projects. </li></ol> <p>a. Assists in preparation of specifications and bids for all buildings projects.</p> <p>b. Supervises the preparation and execution of all plans for alterations of properties.</p> <p>c. Provides supervision of projects and outside contractors.</p> <p>d. Assists in the creation and on-going review of long-term district projects</p> <ol start="12"> <li>Coordinates inspections of school buildings with local fire department and maintains </li></ol> <p>buildings within fire code.</p> <ol start="13"> <li>Coordinates inspections of school building with Regional Office of Education and </li></ol> <p>updates physical buildings as required.</p> <ol start="14"> <li> <p>Maintains compliance with local, State and Federal safety and health requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains a proper security access program to all District buildings.</p> </li></ol> <p>a. Ensures all access points and points of egress are in working order</p> <p>b. Coordinates with the Director of Technology to ensure that all fobs and keys are</p> <p>tracked appropriately</p> <ol start="16"> <li>Maintains blueprints, working drawings, parts manuals, schematics, floor plans, </li></ol> <p>warrantees, and other related documents and materials in an organized manner.</p> <ol start="17"> <li>Develops, reviews, and implements grounds schedules, procedures, and compliance </li></ol> <p>with processes such as, but not limited to, snow removal, grass cutting, paving, etc.</p> <ol start="18"> <li>Arranges for after-school hours emergency procedures, including, but not limited to, the </li></ol> <p>coverage of athletic events, facility emergencies after-hours, snow removal/winter clean-</p> <p>up, and any other maintenance or facility/grounds issues that impact the educational</p> <p>environment.</p> <ol start="19"> <li>Complies with all District policies, regulations and procedures as established by the </li></ol> <p>Board of Education.</p> <ol start="20"> <li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ol> <p>Qualifications</p> <ol> <li> <p>Experience in the areas of planning and maintaining physical facilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of the basic principles of budgeting, construction, maintenance, heating, air</p> </li></ol> <p>conditioning, custodial services and security.</p> <ol start="3"> <li> <p>Experience leading a team of 5 or more (preferred)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience leading and driving change initiatives (preferred)</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates aptitude for the successful performance of the tasks listed</p> </li><li> <p>Able to move and lift objects at least fifty pounds</p> </li><li> <p>Valid driver's license</p> </li></ol> <p>General Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of district</p> <p>facilities, grounds, and department budget. Supervise and evaluate</p> <p>grounds/maintenance and custodial staff.</p> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>Salary: Based on experience. Minimum Salary $80,000</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Holidays, Vacation Days, and Sick Days,</p> <p>Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance is available</p> <p>Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/nbcusd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance%2fCustodial</p> <p>Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/nbcusd/onlineapp/default.aspx</p> <p>Email Address</p> <p>rpannier@nbcusd.org</p> <p>School District</p> <p>https://www.nbcusd.org/</p> <p>Position Website</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/nbcusd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Elementary+School+Teaching</p> <p>City Website</p> <p>https://www.poplargrove-il.gov/</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>District Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>2/12/2026</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>N/A</p>