Facilities Technician (1st Shift)

Batavia, IL 60510

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 52079469 Compensation: $58240-68640 / year

Job Description

Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician
Location: Batavia, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $27-31/HR.
Benefits: Insurance( Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more! 

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and construction activities across facility systems and infrastructure. This role requires broad trade skills — including sheet metal work, welding, carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, and basic HVAC — and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The technician may also lead other maintenance staff on complex projects.

Job Duties:
  • Read blueprints and plan project work to complete assigned maintenance or construction tasks.
  • Perform carpentry tasks using both hand and power tools, including building frameworks, installing subfloors and finished flooring, and fitting interior trim and hardware.
  • Conduct masonry and wall repairs, including removal and installation of nonstructural walls.
  • Fabricate and repair metal components using a shear, brake press, rivet gun, and welding equipment.
  • Prepare and paint machinery and facility surfaces according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Install and repair plumbing systems, including fixtures, pipes, and drainage.
  • Perform basic HVAC maintenance such as replacing blowers, ducts, and filters.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including running conduit, wiring circuits, and installing or relocating equipment.
  • Mix, pour, and drill concrete as needed for facility repair or modification projects.
  • Train and assist less experienced Maintenance Technicians.
  • Maintain current knowledge of safety procedures, materials, and technology developments in maintenance and repair fields.
  • Support and comply with all company safety, quality, and housekeeping policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash protocols.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or trade certifications in carpentry, welding, electrical, or plumbing preferred.
  • Broad experience in facility maintenance with hands-on skills in multiple trades.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and written instructions.
  • Strong communication skills in English; bilingual ability a plus.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
  • Trained in LOTO and high-voltage safety procedures.
  • Capable of leading tasks independently or directing small maintenance teams.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Naeomi Cervantes

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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