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Maintenance Worker
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What they do
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.
$38,406 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Maintenance Worker
Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7
District-Wide - Edwardsville, Illinois This job is also posted in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7
Job Details
Job ID:
5910461
Application Deadline:
Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Qualifications required:
Ability to perform tasks listed in the job description
Superior work habits and ethics
Extensive experience/knowledge in electrical work
Electrical certification preferred
Ability to work independently and ensure timely completion of work orders
Ability to work well with administration, faculty and staff.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Repairs and renovation on existing building structures.
2. Repairs and renovation on existing outside facilities.
3. Electrical repair work to HVAC units.
4. Electrical work.
5. Replacement of floor tiles, ceiling tiles or panels.
6. Plumbing repairs, including replacing pump couplings and minor boiler or furnace repairs.
7. Hanging or removing chalk boards.
8. Repair of roofs.
9. Pouring, finishing, sealing or repair of concrete or asphalt.
10. Replacement of windows.
11. Changing filters on roof.
12. Repair of window sills, baseboards or door moldings.
13. Repair doors and locks, or installation of panic bars and closures.
14. Painting
15. Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in this job description
Minimum Qualifcations:
Superior work habits and ethics - self motivated
Ability to work well with administration, students, faculty and staff
Ability to work independently and ensure timely completion of work orders
Ability to perform the duties of the position
Essential Physical Requirments:
Lifting, pulling, pushing and moving items (some in excess of 100 pounds) on an occasional basis
Lifting, pulling, pushing and moving items (40-60 pounds) on a regular and repetitive basis
Capable of operating all equipment and machinery necessary to perform duties
Extensive use of hands including repetitive gripping, grasping, lifting, manipulation of tools, etc. and the ability to ambulate independently and lift significant weight and sized items
Must be able to speak, hear, see, write, walk, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, turn, push, pull and reach (above head and below knees) on a regular and repetitive basis.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$21.60 to $23.05 Per Hour