Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Technician Associate

Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Technician Associate

Division / Department: Custodial and Maintenance
Classification (FLSA): Full-time, Non-Exempt
Position Group: Maintenance
Grade Level (per CBA): Grade III
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12 � Month)
Union Membership: Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW
Reports to: Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead; Director of Buildings and Grounds

Main Job Duties:

Assist with mowing lawns, trimming edges, and maintaining grass areas using hand and power tools.

Help plant, water, and prune trees, shrubs, and flowers.

Clean outdoor areas, including sidewalks, playgrounds, and parking lots.

Collect and dispose of trash and debris from school grounds and fields.

Assist in maintaining fences, gates, and door hardware (hinges, latches, locks) as needed.

Help maintain and repair small equipment such as mowers, blowers, and trimmers.

Assist with painting, raking leaves, and spreading mulch or gravel.

Support snow and ice removal during winter months (if applicable).

Follow all safety rules and procedures and use protective gear properly.

Work closely with the Lead Groundman or Maintenance Supervisor to complete daily tasks.

Maintenance grounds vehicle and equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance

Snow removal

Sports field lining and grooming

Debris grounds canvasing

Enter school dude for building repairs and closeout when complete

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.*

Skills and Abilities:

Interest in outdoor work, landscaping, or maintenance.

Ability to safely use basic tools and grounds equipment (rakes, shovels, mowers, trimmers).

Reliable, responsible, and willing to learn.

Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Good physical fitness and attention to detail.

Education and Requirements:

High school student or graduate (vocational or technical trade program preferred).

Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, and working outdoors in various weather.

Basic mechanical knowledge or tool experience is helpful but not required.

Must demonstrate dependable attendance and strong work ethic.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025�2030.

https://www.pths209.org/discover-d209/departments/district-and-school-operations/human-resources/contracts-salary-report

Benefits:?As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025�2030.

https://www.pths209.org/staff/benefits

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on personnel evaluation.

Additional Information

This job description provides guidelines and direction for accomplishing goals and objectives. It covers the essential responsibilities and activities required for effective execution of the position but is not exhaustive. The individual in this role may perform additional duties as assigned.

This description also serves compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Application Procedures:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/pths209/onlineapp/default.aspx

Selection Process:
All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.

• Disclaimer:
• This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the school district's needs and the job change's requirements. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The site of employment is subject to change based on the needs of the school district. As outlined in Board Policy 5:32 Nepotism, no person with an Interested Relationship with any member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent or a District-level administrator shall be eligible for employment in the District.

For Additional Information Contact:
Office of Human Resources
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
8601 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-338-5900

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.