General Maintenance Tech I

Amentum•East Peoria, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I to join their team in East Peoria, IL. The typical work schedule is 2nd shift, from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with hours potentially varying based on business demand. Weekend hours may be scheduled to support the company's 24/7 operation. The role involves facility maintenance, including preventative maintenance (PMs) and repairs to pumps, ventilation systems, and other facility equipment. The technician will analyze maintenance repair requests, identify problems, and implement solutions, as well as perform repairs and inspections of facility fixtures. Responsibilities also include monitoring utility and facility industrial equipment such as air compressors, boilers, conducting water testing, taking oil samples, and collecting data. Other tasks may be assigned by management, and overtime may be required. This position may also require working holidays and weekends.

Requirements

One or Two years of preferred experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Requires a valid Driver’s License
Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift
Flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift
Ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift
Ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift
Ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift
Ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift
Use of a Company/Client approved utility knife
Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding
Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement
Ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress
Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, bump caps and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed
Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained
Effective communication between Co-workers and Management
Desire to learn, enhance knowledge and skills
Must possess the ability to make decisions and communicate well
Ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures
Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher

Nice To Haves

Mechanical and/or Electrical skills are preferred
Preferred ability to diagnose and troubleshoot Facility and Utility equipment in an industrial environment

Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance PMs
Repairs to Pumps, Ventilation, and other facility equipment repairs
Analyzes maintenance repair requests and identifies problems and implements solutions, repair, and inspection of facility fixtures
Monitoring Utility and Facility Industrial equipment such as Air Compressors, Boilers, Water Testing, Oil Samples, Collecting Data
Complete other tasks as assigned by management
Must be willing to work overtime when required
May be required to work holidays and weekends
Other duties as assigned