A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
Maintenance A - Annex
Danville School District 118
Annex - Danville, Illinois This job is also posted in Danville School District 118
Job Details
Job ID:
5881239
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
NOTICE OF VACANCY
August 11, 2026
Location
Annex
Effective
Immediately
Reports to
Director of Buildings and Grounds
General Qualifications
Associate Degree or High School Diploma with minimum of five years of commercial/industrial maintenance
Possesses the knowledge of basic custodial and maintenance skills
Possesses the ability to communicate effectively
Possesses the ability to read simple instructions and to understand written requests from principals and teachers
Is physically fit
Possesses the ability to work with others
Must hold and maintain a valid license to drive in Illinois
Essential Job Responsibilities
Expected to have a working knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
Includes sewage, air and heating equipment as well as boiler controls, pumps, pneumatic controls, and other related equipment. Also, included is the chemical treatment and testing of all boilers in the District and filter changes and cleaning of all HVAC equipment
Must have knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)
Must have knowledge of carpentry and mechanical skills of locks, bearings, guttering, downspout, roof repairs, and laying brick and block setting and building forms
Electric skills in low and high AC and DC voltage
Expected to help with snow removal when needed
Makes estimate of material, time and cost for specific jobs
Accepts any and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Building and Grounds
Has the mechanical ability to work with all maintenance personnel in completing tasks
Has the ability to perform tasks using all types of hand tools used in building maintenance
Maintains inventory of necessary and often used parts to maintain equipment with minimum down time
Keeps track of and maintains District tools and equipment in good working condition
Keeps assigned service vehicle clean, neat, orderly, and maintains schedule to have routine maintenance and service performed on vehicle under the direction of the Director of Buildings and Grounds or his/her designee
Expected to mow, trim shrubs, trees, and landscape as needed on any school property
Assist District maintenance as assigned
Substitute for custodial personnel in emergency situations
Ability to respond to after hour emergency calls if needed
All other duties as assigned
May be expected to change working hours as determined by Director of Buildings and Grounds for special projects
Terms of Employment
Wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399, AFL-CIO
To Apply
External Applicants:
To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume. District No. 118
Employees:
To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume. If this is a lateral position, please submit a completed Intra-District transfer form to Human Resources.
Minimum of three references must be included on the application - one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators
Professional dress is required.
Kimberly D. Pabst
Director of Human Resources
Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118
110 East Williams Street, Danville, IL 61832
Phone:
(217) 444-1000,
Fax:
(217) 444-1052
Email:
pabstk@danville118.org An Equal Opportunity Employer
August 11, 2026