General Maintenance Tech I

Amentum; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I in East Peoria, IL. The role involves facility maintenance including repairs to pumps and ventilation, monitoring industrial equipment, and handling inspection requests. Candidates need a high school diploma and some maintenance experience, with a focus on safety and communication. The position offers compensation between $18.00 and $20.00 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• One or Two years of preferred experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility maintenance PMs and repairs to pumps and ventilation.
• Analyze maintenance repair requests and implement solutions.
• Monitor utility and facility industrial equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Communication

Problem-solving

Ability to work overtime

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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, Boilers, Water 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 Driver’s 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 client’s 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 regularly 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‑O'Hara 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.

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