Maintenance Technician

The posting will only consider internal candidates within the same job classification from 7/2/26 - 7/8/26. Starting 7/9/2026, external applicants that qualify for the position will also be considered. *** Position Summary The posting will only consider internal candidates within the same job classification from 7/2/26 - 7/8/26. Starting 7/9/2026, external applicants that qualify for the position will also be considered. *** We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Maintenance Technician within the DuPage County Facilities Management Department. This position performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling of all County buildings and equipment. The salary for this position will be $58,575 plus a $1.25 per hour shift differential for shifts scheduled to begin work between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. and/or a $1.25 per hour shift differential for any employee scheduled to work the 48 hours between 12:00am (midnight) on Saturday morning and 11:59pm on Sunday evening. This position is assigned to the IUOE - LOCAL 399 BARGAINING UNIT. This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time, Comp time, and Personal days. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information For detailed information on paid time off, visit Local 399 Contract DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Responsibilities Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and repairs Constructs, repairs and installs cabinets, desks, and other office furniture Repairs windows, doors and locks and replaces tiles and floor coverings Installs framing, drywall, ceilings, paneling and baseboards Installs and replaces concrete sidewalks or cracked wall plaster Maintains air conditioning and ventilating units including routine repairs Repairs laundry and kitchen equipment Operates power tools, hand tools, light trucks, light construction equipment and other related equipment Prepares preliminary sketches to follow for repair work Estimates project costs and prepares requisitions for materials Maintains adequate stock of parts and supplies Maintains records of work requests received and completed Inspects work for compliance with specifications Requirements Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and repair work, including one (1) year of experience in at least one of the building trades Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver's License A post offer physical is required. A pre-employment background check is required Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work will occur in an office and field environment. The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles, with the risk of electrical shock, and occasionally in cramped or confined spaces. DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions. To learn more details, visit our Benefits page. 01 Are you currently employed as a Maintenance Technician at the County of DuPage? Yes No 02 Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education. Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution Associate's Degree from an Accredited Institution Some college courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited Institution High School Diploma or GED None of the above For the education entered above, please list the degree/major, certificate, or course work you have completed (If none, enter N/A). 04 Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you have in maintenance and repair work. 3+ years of relevant experience 1-2 years of relevant experience Less than 1 year of relevant experience None of the above 05 What building trades do you have experience working in? Select all that apply (must also be reflected on job application to be considered valid experience). Carpentry Drywall Painting Plumbing Electrical Building Maintenance Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Commercial Laundry and Commercial Kitchen equipment Medical Equipment (EZ Stand/Lift) None of the Above 06 Please briefly describe your experience and proficiency in the building trades selected above (if none, enter N/A). 07 What shift(s) are you interested in? Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. including evening, weekend and holidays as required Wednesday - Sunday 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. including evening, weekend and holidays as required I am interested in both shifts 08 This position requires that you possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver's License. Do you possess this requirement? Yes No No, but I possess a valid driver's license within another State and am able to obtain a valid Illinois Driver's License within 90 days of employment. 09 Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation? Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work. Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr