Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of airport building facilities. This includes elevators, conveyor systems, mechanical systems, lighting systems, communications/radio systems, air handling units/HVAC units, fire systems, plumbing systems, and more. The role may also involve working with PLC electronic systems, computer controls, and steel frame structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on various building systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Work on PLC electronic systems and computer controls as needed.
• Ensure the functionality of fire systems, air handling units, and conveyor systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for building maintenance.
• Work independently and follow wiring schematics for industrial wiring tasks.
• Make low and high voltage repairs to building electrical equipment, including solving, installation, and repair of electrical circuitry and devices.
• Operate and maintain equipment in all weather conditions and during various shifts.

Essential Skills

• Thorough knowledge of general building maintenance with emphasis on electrical solving.
• Experience in industrial wiring and ability to read and follow wiring schematics.
• Ability to make low and high voltage repairs to all building electrical equipment.
• Experience with air handling units, plumbing, steam fitting, fire systems, and conveyors.
• Electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journeyman electrical license is a plus.
• Twenty-four months of experience required in at least three areas: Electrical, Structural/Carpentry, HVAC, Mechanical.
• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Required.
• Valid, clean, applicable state drivers license.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy yearly pay increases and competitive benefits with opportunities for station bids across the network after a six-month probationary period. The role offers a swing shift differential and potential earnings up to $60.00 an hour at eight years with the company.

Work Environment

Work both inside and outside, accommodating all shifts, including weekends and holidays. The position involves moderate lifting and requires climbing and working from ladders, as well as walking for extended periods.

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $71802.00 - $71802.00/yr.

We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement). See attached SOP.

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.