Our Mission

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

• High school diploma or equivalent, or compensating experience
• High level of flexibility and willingness to accept change
• 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. HVAC equipment – boilers, geothermal, chillers, towers, etc.
  2. Electrical power and lighting
  3. Carpentry
  4. Plumbing systems
  5. Fire alarm installation, troubleshooting, programming, and service
  6. Burglar alarm installation, troubleshooting, programming, and service
  7. Building EMS systems – digital and pneumatic
  8. Operation of grounds service equipment
  9. Telephone systems, fiber cabling, and Internet drops
  10. Door access controls programming and service
  11. Hardware systems
  12. Flooring (carpet, vinyl, VCT, etc.), wall, and ceiling tile
  13. Building automation systems
  14. Welding and fabrication
  15. Food service refrigeration/cooler systems
  16. Locksmithing, lock pinning, key schedule creation, panic bars, door operators, closers, and hardware
• Ability to climb a ladder and work overhead
• Ability to build scaffolding and use lift equipment properly
• Ability to read blueprints and manuals
• 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.

• 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 Maintenance Rich McQueen at (217) 351-3996 or [email protected] if you have specific questions.