Maintenance Techncian

USA-Today-Co.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401K

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. in Peoria, IL is hiring a Maintenance Technician to inspect and repair production equipment and facilities, including HVAC. This full-time position requires on-call availability 24/7 and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities include daily equipment inspection, live production troubleshooting, and facility maintenance. Candidates should have electrical/electronic experience, schematics reading ability, and strong mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• Electrical/electronic experience required.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair production equipment daily; troubleshoot during live production.
• Inspect and repair Building HVAC and facilities daily.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be on call 24/7.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic experience

Schematics reading

Ability to learn new skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Job description

Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Monday, March 1, 2027 at 4:59 AM

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY , and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest , a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ , supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions.

Maintenance Technician

Gannett Publishing Services - USA TODAY CO

Peoria, IL

We are offering a salary of $18 to $28 per hour based on your background and work experience

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Production Equipment
• Building HVAC
• Building Facilities

Job Responsibilities

• Production Equipment, inspect and repair daily as needed. Troubleshoot and repair production equipment during live production. This will be your #1 priority.
• Building HVAC and facilities inspection and repair daily as needed.
• Must have valid driver’s license, On call 24/7

Skills and Qualifications

• Electrical/Electronic experience needed.
• Schematics reading ability.
• Ability of learning new skills.
• Strong Mechanical Ability
• Basic Computer Skills

Work Schedule

• 2 nd Shiftand or 1 st shift
• Holidays
• 5 shifts of 7.5 hours or 4 shifts of 9.375 hours
• Full-time work, uniforms supplied.
• Insurance, 401K.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail] . Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.