General Maintenance Technician

Job Title: General Maintenance Technician

3rd Sat, Sun, Mon 5pm - 5:30am

Job Description

The General Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment, supports facility upkeep, and ensures a safe and efficient working environment. This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, collaboration with other technicians, and accurate completion of work orders and maintenance documentation in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing, including customers, suppliers, and associates.

• Complete work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents accurately and in line with established procedures.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment such as lift trucks, pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, banana room equipment, and electronic and electrical equipment according to defined procedures.

• Operate material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment safely and efficiently.

• Clean and maintain grounds, parking lots, fencing, and building facilities, including bathrooms, plumbing, painting, and drywall work.

• Assist other maintenance technicians in the repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment.

• Troubleshoot basic equipment problems where the repair need is visible or obvious and carry out appropriate corrective actions.

• Follow safety guidelines and company policies while working with tools, equipment, and machinery.

• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to complete assigned maintenance activities within required timeframes.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience repairing or maintaining mechanical or electrical equipment in an industrial or non-industrial setting, OR 2 years of related vocational training.

• Basic mechanical skills for repairing and maintaining equipment such as lift trucks, hydraulic systems, and material handling equipment.

• Basic electrical skills for troubleshooting and repairing electronic and electrical equipment.

• Facilities maintenance experience, including building maintenance, plumbing, painting, and drywall repair.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Ability to read, complete, and maintain work orders, records, logs, and computer-based documentation accurately.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying visible or obvious equipment issues and performing basic repairs.

• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with associates, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

• Capability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred: At least 1 year of experience repairing or maintaining mechanical or electrical equipment in an industrial setting.

• Experience in facilities maintenance, including groundskeeping, parking lot upkeep, and fencing maintenance.

• Hands-on experience with plumbing maintenance and repairs in a facility environment.

• Experience with building finishes such as painting and drywall installation or repair.

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance best practices.

• Comfort working with computer-based maintenance systems for logging work orders and maintenance activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minooka, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.05 - $32.05/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minooka, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minooka,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.