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General Maintenance Tech I

Amentum


Job Location:

East Peoria, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 18 - 20
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I to join our team in East Peoria IL!

  • Typical work schedule is 2nd shift - 2:30pm 11:00pm; hours may vary based on business demand.
  • Weekend hours may be scheduled to support our 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities:

  • Facility Maintenance PMs Repairs to Pumps Ventilation and other facility equipment repairs.
  • Analyzes maintenance repair requests and identifies problems and implements solutions repair and inspection of facility fixtures.
  • Monitoring Utility and Facility Industrial equipment such as Air Compressors BoilersWater Testing Oil Samples Collecting Data.
  • Complete other tasks as assigned by management.
  • Must be willing to work overtime when required.
  • May be required to work holidays and weekends.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • One or Two years of preferred experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Information:

  • Qualified applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • Requires a valid Drivers License.
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
  • This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our clients location.
  • This position may require various shifts weekends and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders roof ladder stepladders and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
  • Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop squat repetitive during shift.
  • Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
  • Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
  • Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
  • Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
  • Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
  • Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
  • Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
  • Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
  • Wear steel toe safety shoes safety glasses gloves hard hats bump caps and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
  • Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Other Attributes:

  • Effective communication between Co-workers and Management.
  • Desirer to learn enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Must be willing to work overtime when required.
  • May be required to work holidays and weekends.
  • Must possess the ability to make decisions and communicate well.
  • Mechanical and/or Electrical skills are preferred.
  • Preferred ability to diagnose and troubleshoot Facility and Utility equipment in an industrial environment.
  • Must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
  • Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One or Two years of preferred experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation Details:

$18.00-$20.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health dental and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

05/06/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.


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