Facilities Engineer

Caterpillar; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar in Morton, IL is seeking a Facilities/Facilities Projects professional to execute distribution-center-related initiatives on a 1st shift, on-site basis. You will assess infrastructure, coordinate renovations, ensure safety, and manage custodial and cafeteria services; travel up to 20% may be required.

Ideal candidates bring a technical degree or equivalent experience, construction or facility maintenance background, and strong problem-solving, spatial awareness, and hands-on aptitude

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Construction or facility maintenance experience.
• Ability to turn plans into practical solutions.
• Strong spatial awareness and visualization skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Execute facility projects to support distribution center capacity, capability, safety, and operational needs.
• Assess and coordinate improvements to warehouse and office infrastructure, such as lighting, dock equipment, site roadways, flooring, site security, building architectural elements, etc.
• Support office renovations and space improvements, including furniture, layouts, lighting, and workspace configuration.
• Manage relationships and activities related to office and restroom custodial services.
• Coordinate cafeteria facility and equipment maintenance to ensure equipment is functional, maintained, and the space remains clean.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and perform root-cause analysis on facility-related issues.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and facility improvements with internal partners and external service providers.
• Evaluate space and infrastructure needs and recommend practical solutions to support business requirements.
• Monitor facility conditions and proactively identify opportunities for maintenance or improvement.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Collaborating

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Additional Information:

• This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation.
• This role is 1st shift, Monday - Friday.
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules.
• This role requires up to 20% domestic travel.

What You Will Do:

• Execute facility projects to support distribution center capacity, capability, safety, and operational needs.
• Assess and coordinate improvements to warehouse and office infrastructure, such as lighting, dock equipment, site roadways, flooring, site security, building architectural elements, etc.
• Support office renovations and space improvements, including furniture, layouts, lighting, and workspace configuration.
• Manage relationships and activities related to office and restroom custodial services.
• Coordinate cafeteria facility and equipment maintenance to ensure equipment is functional, maintained, and the space remains clean.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and perform root-cause analysis on facility-related issues.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and facility improvements with internal partners and external service providers.
• Evaluate space and infrastructure needs and recommend practical solutions to support business requirements.
• Monitor facility conditions and proactively identify opportunities for maintenance or improvement.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have)

• Technical degree or equivalent experience
• Construction or facility maintenance experience
• Ability to turn plans into practical solutions
• Strong spatial awareness and visualization skills
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving

What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar. Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

October 15, 2026 - October 27, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.