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Maintenance Assistant

Marian Catholic High School
Chicago, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Location: Marian Catholic High School
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Employment Type: Part-Time Flexible hours 20-30/Week

Position Summary:
Marian Catholic High School is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Assistant to work under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities. This person is responsible for maintaining school buildings and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performs tasks to maintain buildings and grounds in safe and operable condition, such as making minor repairs to property as requested.
  • Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
  • Checks all building entrances/exits to ensure that they are working properly
  • Maintains motors and other mechanical equipment and ensures that such equipment receives scheduled servicing.
  • Obtains equipment, tools and materials required for completion of assigned work.
  • Assists with maintenance of HVAC equipment.
  • Inspects equipment and facilities, and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
  • Helps with deliveries inside the building.
  • Uses hand tools and related power equipment, including lawnmowers, edgers, riding lawnmowers, snow removal equipment.

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in general maintenance.
  • Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
  • Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
  • Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
  • Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements:

  • Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
  • Wears appropriate safety gear.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

  • Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
  • Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
  • Occasional strenuous physical work.
  • Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Qualifications Profile:

  • High School Diploma.
  • Willingness to learn building and grounds maintenance, and repair.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.
  • Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and carry heavy tools and parts.
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions and environments.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.

Application Process:

All applications should be submitted through Frontline at https://www.applitrack.com/marianchs/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=Maintenance/Custodial

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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