Lead Engineer

Position Title: Lead Engineer
F.T.E: 1.0
Location: CICS Longwood- 1309 W 95th St Chicago IL 60643
Reports To: Director of Operations
Salary: Starting at $50000 commensurate with experience
Start Date: August 2026

The Mission of Distinctive Schools an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner a confident self-advocate and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity collaboration and optimism.

Position Description:

The Lead Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all building systems including mechanical electrical plumbing and fire protection. This position leads activities which assure the exterior and interior environment is safe secure and aesthetically attractive. The Lead Engineer will oversee supply orders and act as a liaison between addition to performing cleaning duties as needed and directed.

Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance on all building systems
• Respond to and resolve maintenance requests in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical electrical plumbing and fire protection systems
• Inspect and maintain building infrastructure
• Comply with all building codes and regulations
• Prepare reports and documentation

Vendor Management

• Act as liaison between vendor campus and network staff
• Manage supply organization and procurement
• Ensures utility efficiency
• Partner with Campus Operations Manager regarding any larger facility project needs or concerns
• Organize and coordinator working crews if applicable
• Apply established safety standards
• Lead maintenance projects

Campus Preservation/Cleaning

• Keep building and premises clean safe and neat at all times
• Clean dust mop scrub and wax resilient floors with use of appropriate equipment as needed to protect floor finish
• Clean cafeteria of any spills and/or debris and properly disposes of refuse
• Routinely break-down cafeteria tables/benches for cleaning in between table/bench tops sides legs and underside of each
• Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces
• Spot clean and scrub walls
• Empty wastebaskets and properly disposes of refuse
• Clean scrub and disinfect bath and shower room areas including walls sinks bowls and glass mirrors. Stock toilet paper and towel dispensers
• Change light bulbs
• Clean whiteboards blackboards and erasers
• Clean and disinfect water fountains
• Clean and disinfect chairs and desktops in classrooms and office
• Repair small projects around the building utilizing hand tools

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as maintenance or custodial staff
• HVAC License
• Must possess physical ability to perform all required work
• Strong understanding of building codes and regulations as well as experience in troubleshooting and repairing complex systems
• Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors staff families students and the public
• Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision
• Technology demands:Comfortable with a computer and web-based programs

Physical demands
Frequent lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% walking and 70% standing.

Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:

• 25 Paid holidays & 15 days PTO
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical Dental Vision)
• 403b match
  • Fully match up to 3%
  • 50% match up to 5%
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts
• And more

Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job reasonably required for its performance or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholders responsibility.

Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion sex gender national origin age disability veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified keeping with our commitment Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or call 773.828.4191