HQ Maintenance Srvcmn-1stClass

Ameren; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 51,427 - 73,245; Full time

Job summary

Ameren in Decatur, Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Technician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial building maintenance. This role requires knowledge and training in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, as well as experience with boilers, chillers, and routine preventative maintenance. Candidates must possess a valid Illinois class D driver's license and are expected to work full-time, from 7am to 3:30pm, with potential overtime. Competitive pay at $45.25/hour, with incentives based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial building maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and construction fields required.
• Must have experience with boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

HVAC systems

Plumbing repairs

Troubleshooting low voltage controls

General maintenance

Job description

About Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years commercial building maintenance performing general maintenance on building systems and equipment. Position requires knowledge, experience and training in electrical, HVAC, pneumatic controls, plumbing and building construction fields. Knowledge and/or training in Industrial Healthy & Safety. Must have experience working on electrical systems and equipment up to 600 volts and troubleshooting low voltage lighting controls, replace relays, switches, etc. Position requires the ability to perform basic plumbing repairs.

Requirements

Successful candidate must have a working knowledge of the operation of boilers, chiller, cooling towers and air handling units and be able to visually identify problems through controls and instrument gauges as well as performing routine preventative maintenance and repair. Required to understand/reset heaters on starters and have knowledge of proper lubrication procedures and belt maintenance.

Other

Must possess a valid Illinois class D driver's license. Successful candidate is required to become a member of IBEW Local 51. Reporting location is at Ameren Operating Center, 370 S. Main, Decatur, Illinois. Normal hours are 7am to 3:30pm. Overtime may be necessary on an as needed basis.

Hourly Pay

Grade Step BC 050 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 45.25 USD

Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

Posting end date: Wednesday March 18, 2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.