General Maintenance Technician II - Wash Bay

Amentum; Peoria, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring an entry level Facility Maintenance Technician II to support the Wash Bay in East Peoria, IL. You will shadow senior technicians and perform routine maintenance on buildings, facilities equipment and systems, with a focus on cleanliness and safety in a demanding proving grounds environment.

Ideal candidates show strong customer service, time management, and teamwork, plus the ability to follow established procedures and learn new systems while meeting client priorities and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Ability to safely utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift up to 30 feet or higher.

Responsibilities

• Complete machine cleaning pursuant to Client timelines and cleanliness standards.
• Regularly communicate with the Client to set priority-based schedule.
• Drive Heavy Equipment to and from Wash Bay.
• Recognize and report issues related to Wash Bay operations.
• Operate high pressure wash cannons/wands to clean equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Drive shuttle vehicles, maintain trash, operate fork trucks and floor sweepers.
• Assist the team with industrial facility and production system repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Assist in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Maintain, operate and troubleshoot systems such as overhead doors, pumps, piping, seals and valves.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance in CMMS and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking an entry level Facility Maintenance Technician II to support our Wash Bay operation team in East Peoria, IL!

• Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; hours may vary based on business demand.

This position will have the opportunity to assist and job shadow more senior technicians, improving job skill and gaining industry exposure, while primarily performing Wash Bay activities and routine preventive maintenance (inspections, lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, and associated technical maintenance tasks) on the buildings and facilities equipment, fixtures and systems in a proving grounds environment. Ideal candidates demonstrate prior customer service, time management, organizational, leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills!

Responsibilities:

• Complete machine cleaning pursuant to Client timelines and cleanliness standards.
• Regularly communicate directly with the Client to set priority-based schedule.
• Drive all Heavy Equipment to and from Wash Bay.
• Recognize and report any issues associated with the Wash Bay operations.
• Electronically and manually operate high pressure wash cannons and/or wands to clean earthmoving equipment and fleet vehicles (light duty trucks and cars)
• Drive personnel shuttle vehicles, maintain trash, operate fork trucks and floor sweepers, and perform general maintenance and housekeeping duties
• Assists the team with a variety of industrial facility and production system repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Assists co-workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Assists the team with maintaining, operating and troubleshooting systems and equipment such as overhead door systems, pumps, piping, seals and valves.
• Troubleshoots and repairs basic electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance issues.
• Performs preventive maintenance on as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including hand tools.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Must demonstrate the ability to safely utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position 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 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.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves 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:

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

Compensation Details:

18.50

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:

09/04/2026 - 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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