Building Technician

USA TODAY Co. • Peoria, IL

4d • $25

About The Position

The Peoria Journal Star is seeking a Building Technician to keep production moving and equipment running at its best. As a Building Technician you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of production equipment—including printing presses, packaging equipment, and conveyors. If you’re hands-on, safety-minded, and enjoy solving mechanical challenges under real deadlines, this is a role where your work is seen and valued every day.
Why you’ll love this role
High-impact work—your repairs directly support daily production.
Variety—work across presses, packaging equipment, and conveyors (no two days are the same).
Hands-on problem solving—use manuals, technical drawings, and your experience to diagnose issues fast.
Team environment—partner with maintenance and production leaders to resolve issues and hit deadlines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Safe and professional use of basic hand tools and shop equipment (required): drill motors, drill press, tool post grinders, band saws, etc.
• Demonstrate strong time management and professional work habits; maintain professionalism under deadline pressure.
• Provide excellent customer service in all circumstances; take initiative and be responsible/self-directed.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work productively with peers under limited supervision.
• Practice safe work habits, including use of MSDS and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs arise, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Occasional overtime required based on business needs.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in elevated conveyor areas, and lift/carry up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Apprenticeship, military, or vocational education in a mechanical/electrical/electronic field or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years (preferred).
• 3–5 years of recent maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Experience in the newsprint industry and with printing equipment (helpful).
• Basic electricity and electronics (helpful).
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, and refrigeration (helpful).
• Arc and gas welding (helpful).
• Ability to fabricate and/or modify parts (helpful).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot breakdowns and repair production-related equipment quickly and safely.
• Own your work with limited supervision—complete assigned work orders and essential tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) to reduce downtime and keep equipment performing reliably.
• Communicate clearly with maintenance managers, production managers, supervisors, and peers to resolve issues and keep work moving.
• Create detailed shift reports to document progress, repairs, and open items for the next team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED