Facility Maintenance Technician III

PAE Government Services Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a skilled Facility Maintenance Technician III for the Decatur, IL site. Typical hours are 10 pm–6:30 am with potential overtime and weekend shifts; you’ll perform varied maintenance tasks under supervision to keep facilities and equipment operating safely.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, repairs, and coordination with contractors, with a focus on adherence to safety standards and building codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance or related field.
• Overtime and weekend work required.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• May require a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Reviews service requests for repairs and maintenance, determines nature of problem, and recommends solutions.
• Serves as a resource to others in resolving complex problems.
• Coordinates work with outside contractors.
• Performs repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance on buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Troubleshoots and maintains facility systems.
• Works with safety procedures and may oversee subcontractor activities.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or cert in industrial tech

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

PLC knowledge

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a 3rd shift Facility Maintenance Technician III for our facility operations & maintenance team in Decatur, IL Typical work hours are 10 pm - 6:30am; hours may vary based on business demand Overtime and weekend hours may be scheduled to support our customer. In this role you will work under general supervision performing tasks that reflect substantial variety and complexity. You will rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

• Reviews service requests for repairs and maintenance, determines nature of problem, and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Coordinates work with outside contractors.
• Assures code and building standards are met.
• Performs repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance on buildings and facilities, equipment, fixtures, and systems.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains facility systems.
• Performs work based on dispatched service or daily/weekly work schedules.
• Reviews work as required to document specific needs (materials, supplies, instructions, etc).
• Assists in the movement of furniture, materials, and equipment as required.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Works with or oversees subcontractor activities as directed by supervisor or work schedule.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in an area of specialization.
• Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver's License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays and alternative work schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in industrial technology or certificate from an industrial electrical course
• Experience working as a licensed electrician
• Knowledge of lighting, lighting control and commercial systems
• Experience installing rigid conduit and EMT up to 3 inches
• Working knowledge of NEC, sizing wire and transformers, calculating conduit fill
• Experience troubleshooting and replacing 3 phase motors up 60hp
• Experience with a CMMS or Maintenance Management System (i.e. Maximo, MP2, etc.)
• NFPA-70E training preferred

Other Attributes

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Compensation Details

28-32 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.

• 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

Original Posting

05/18/2026 - 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 at Labor Laws Posters.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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About Amentum

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/