Maintenance Mechanic I — Union Shop & Growth

RTC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Plan with company match

Health Insurance through Blue Cross BC

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (max $50K)

Short-Term Disability Coverage

13 PTO Days

Union Position

Annual Union Salary Increase

11 Paid Holidays

$0.35 raise after 3 & 6 months

Service Awards

Job summary

RTC is hiring for a Maintenance position at our Romeoville, IL facility. The role supports the Maintenance department with general tasks, scrap processing, and audits, while coordinating with recycling vendors. You will operate floor scrubbers and an aerial work platform, maintain a clean shop, and follow 5S standards.

This is a union role with steady overtime potential. Candidates should have at least 1 year of related maintenance experience, strong English communication, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of building maintenance experience.
• Clear written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to expand skills and knowledge.
• Experience conducting maintenance audits.
• Ability to drive company truck or personal vehicle with valid DMV record.
• Experience operating floor scrubbers.
• Familiarity with aerial platforms and working at heights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to work with external vendors and contractors.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism and quality.
• Flexible start/finish times and overtime when required.
• Union position with hourly pay

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks to support the Maintenance department.
• Process and recycle plant scrap material efficiently.
• Serve as main RTC contact with recycling vendors.
• Complete maintenance audits and ensure compliance.
• Assist with truck run operations and floor cleaning tasks.
• Operate aerial platforms to complete maintenance work.
• Keep facility grounds and shop orderly per 5S standards.
• Work safely, report hazards, and adhere to management directions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

English proficiency

Skill development

Maintenance audits

Driver license

Floor scrubber operation

Aerial platform operation

Lifting capacity 50 lbs

Vendor coordination

Safety professionalism

Overtime flexibility

Union position aware

Job description

RTC is hiring for a Maintenance position at our Romeoville, IL facility. The role supports the Maintenance department with general tasks, scrap processing, and audits, while coordinating with recycling vendors. You will operate floor scrubbers and an aerial work platform, maintain a clean shop, and follow 5S standards.

This is a union role with steady overtime potential. Candidates should have at least 1 year of related maintenance experience, strong English communication, and a willingness to