Substitute Maintenance Worker - Grounds; multiple positions available

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.  

• High school diploma or equivalent, or compensating experience
• Good human relations and communication skills
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Illinois "Class C" driver’s license
• Ability to use standard hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills
• General familiarity with at least two of the following areas:
  1. General electric, plumbing, and carpentry
  2. Irrigation systems programming and service
  3. Concrete and asphalt paving
  4. Operation and service of grounds service equipment
  5. Athletic fields painting
  6. Natural turf and artificial spot turf athletic fields care
  7. Shrub, grass, and tree care
  8. General landscaping best practices and techniques
  9. Playground equipment
• Ability to climb a ladder and work overhead
• Ability to build scaffolding and use lift equipment properly
• Ability to lift objects in excess of fifty (50) pounds in weight

• Pay rates for the District's substitute positions can be found on left side of the Human Resources page on our website (Departments > Human Resources). 
• Any substitute (excluding those working in the Transportation Department and those already earning “Long Term” pay as a substitute teacher) who works fifteen (15) total assignments (whether full day or partial day) during any month school is in session will be paid a $50/month bonus.
• Substitutes who work at least 1,260 hours during the previous twelve (12) months are eligible to enroll in an insurance plan sponsored by the District.  The District currently pays the FULL monthly Employee Only premium for this insurance coverage.  Substitutes who qualify will have coverage for the next twelve (12) months.

• The District is accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.  We continuously evaluate the number of employees in our Substitute pool and schedule interviews as needed. 

• Substitute employment is on an at-will basis.  Work is usually regularly available, however.
• Work is potentially available in this position year-round. Candidates who can only work seasonally are encouraged to apply.

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy.  Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life.  The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.  Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals.  We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at [email protected].  Please include your résumé.
• You may also contact Director of Custodial Services & Grounds Rich McQueen at (217) 351-3996 or [email protected] if you have specific questions.