Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ball-Chatham School District 5

Openings as of 4/1/2025

Director of Facilities and Grounds

JobID: 4532

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  3/13/2025


Location:
  District Office


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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Join Our Titan Team as a Director of Facilities and Grounds at Ball-Chatham School District!
 
Are you an experienced facilities management professional with a strong background in maintenance, construction, and project oversight? Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 is seeking a Director of Facilities and Grounds to lead our facilities operations and ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for students and staff.
 
Why Join Us?
 
• Leadership opportunity to oversee district-wide facilities and grounds operations
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits as per Superintendent and supervisor recommendations
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and new construction for all district facilities
• Manage facility utilization, site repairs, security operations, and preventative maintenance
• Supervise and coordinate daily workflow, schedules, and assignments for grounds, maintenance, and custodial teams
• Prepare project estimates, requests for proposals (RFPs), and manage department budgets
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations on building codes and safety standards
• Conduct inspections of new construction, repairs, and special projects to ensure quality and efficiency
• Recruit, train, and evaluate facilities staff while providing ongoing professional development
• Respond to inquiries from staff, district personnel, and community members regarding facility operations
• Provide guidance on custodial duties to ensure a safe and clean school environment
 
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Qualifications & Skills:
 
Required:
 
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Facility Management, or Engineering and 5+ years of experience OR 10+ years of related experience with equal responsibilities
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) license or registered professional engineer
• Ability to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check
• Valid Illinois driver’s license
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, safety regulations, and facility operations
 
Preferred:
 
• Experience in school district facilities management
• 5+ years of experience in building automation systems
• 10+ years of experience in building or grounds maintenance
 
Competencies:
 
• Ability to read blueprints, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment
• Knowledge of budget management and fiscal responsibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite for reports and record-keeping
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities effectively
 
Work Conditions:
 
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, handle multiple priorities, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Physical Demands: Regular lifting up to 20 lbs, occasional lifting up to 75 lbs, frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, and reaching. Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting.
• Environmental Conditions: Work indoors in offices and school buildings, and outdoors in various weather conditions with moderate noise exposure.
 
Join Our Team!
 
If you have a passion for facilities management and a commitment to maintaining safe and efficient learning environments, we encourage you to apply!
 
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Starting Salary: $72,000-$108,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits: 2025 Benefits Enrollment Guide
 
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Job Description: Director of Facilities and Grounds

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT
Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.
 
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Openings as of 4/1/2025

Administrative Assistant

JobID: 4504

Position Type:
  Administrative Support/Administrative Assistant


Date Posted:
  1/31/2025


Location:
  District Office


Date Available:
  2024-2025


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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Administrative Assistant
 
Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and secretarial support. This role includes a variety of responsibilities such as managing school accounts, coordinating substitute teachers and aides, preparing reports, handling confidential information, and serving as a key point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and parents. The position requires independent judgment, organization, and excellent communication skills.
 
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Education & Certifications:
 
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
 
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Special Knowledge, Skills & Requirements:
 
• 2+ years of Administrative Assistant experience.
• Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and office equipment.
• Ability to interpret rules, solve problems, and apply judgment.
• Strong multitasking, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Initiative, discretion, and professionalism in all tasks.
 
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Key Responsibilities:
 
• Provide secretarial support to the Principal.
• Manage school and student activity accounts.
• Prepare documents for school opening and graduation.
• Create opening day materials.
• Update student emergency information.
• Assist faculty, parents, and students.
• Support the Assistant Principal’s secretary as needed.
• Answer calls, greet visitors, and manage correspondence.
• Maintain the Principal’s calendar and appointments.
• Handle mail, faxes, and emails.
• Draft and organize documents, reports, and meeting materials.
• Develop and maintain technology skills.
• Manage staff time-off requests and substitute scheduling.
• Track teacher absences and submit payroll reports.
• Ensure confidentiality in all duties.
• Perform other assigned tasks.
 
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Job Description: Administrative Assistant

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future and may be amended by the Board of Education as appropriate. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories. 
 





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