Battery Technician

TEKsystems; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking personnel to support battery swap projects, based near the Chicago area with travel to IA, WI, and MN. The role involves installing batteries and related equipment, with a need for carrying personal hand tools and working on-site with a team at client locations in IL and surrounding states.

The position is contract-to-hire, primarily in Romeoville, IL, with a pay rate of $25.00 per hour and comprehensive benefit options for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Comfortable installing batteries or other CO equipment.
• No prior battery install experience required.
• Ability to travel to client sites across IL, IA, WI, MN.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing batteries and associated infrastructure and rack.
• Work as part of a team at client sites across multiple states.
• Use own hand tools as needed for installation and maintenance.

Skills

Hand tools familiarity

Strong work ethic

Team player

Job description

Our Client is looking for someone to join their team to support battery swap projects. Our client supports projects for industry leading Data Center, Wireless and ISP companies. This resource ideally is based in the Chicago area but candidates from IA, WI or MN would be considered. They must be able to travel to the other states for work. The work these technicians will be doing includes installing batteries and associated infrastructure and rack. Candidates need to bring their own hand tools including screw drivers, ratchets, pliers, stitching tools, and any power tools they want to bring. Mileage to and from the work location will be reimbursed from home and back each week, hotels are paid for when required. Jobs site locations will be at the client sites working with a team. The work is physical in nature and battery work, great opportunity to get your foot in the door in a growing industry.

Majority of the work is performed in IL and WI but they do travel to IA and MN.

Skills

Good work ethic, familiar with hand tools, experience installing equipment is a bonus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

They need candidates who are comfortable installing batteries or other CO Equipment. Candidates don't need to have done this kind of work before. Comfortable in a role installing batteries and other power plant related equipment.

Experience Level

Entry Level.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Romeoville, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard 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.