Facilities Technician

Keep a World-Class Manufacturing Facility Running Strong

Build, maintain, and improve the facility that powers high-quality food and nutrition manufacturing.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician to support our client, an industry leader in food and nutrition manufacturing, at their Aurora, Illinois facility. If you're a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, improving equipment reliability, and making a direct impact on daily operations, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Love About This Opportunity

• Location: Aurora, IL | Onsite

• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• Pay Rate: $35.00/hr

What You'll Do

As a Facilities Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing environment. Your expertise will help ensure building systems remain operational while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility systems including:

  • HVAC systems

  • Plumbing systems

  • Electrical and lighting systems

  • Boilers and hot water systems

  • Warehouse equipment

  • Furniture and building systems

• Complete preventive maintenance and repair work orders through the CMMS while meeting safety and quality standards.

• Assist with troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing long-term corrective actions.

• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Breakdown Analysis (BDA) initiatives.

• Order parts and materials for preventive maintenance and repair activities.

• Coordinate emergency part pickups and maintain purchasing documentation.

• Conduct safety orientations for outside contractors and ensure compliance with facility safety requirements.

• Inspect and maintain life safety systems including fire alarms, emergency lighting, exit signage, and fire protection equipment.

• Plan, organize, and follow through on facility improvement projects.

• Provide responsive customer service to employees requiring building maintenance support.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Maintain compliance with GMP requirements while working in a food manufacturing environment.

• Complete additional maintenance duties as assigned.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 10+ years of facilities or building maintenance experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and building systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings.

• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Arc Flash safety, and PPE requirements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, attendance, and quality.

• Must have personal hand tools.

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, walking, standing, and working throughout a manufacturing facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical school education.

• Experience using CMMS platforms such as SAP or UpKeep.

• Basic knowledge of NEC, UL508A, and NFPA 79 standards.

• Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies.

• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities where their skills truly make a difference. In this role, you'll join a respected manufacturing operation committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee success.

You'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay at $35.00/hour

• Stable first-shift schedule with evenings free

• Opportunity to work with advanced building and manufacturing systems

• A collaborative, safety-focused work environment

• The chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that make a lasting impact

• Ongoing opportunities to grow your technical skills and career

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced Facilities Technician looking for your next opportunity to make an impact in a modern manufacturing environment, apply today. Join PDS Tech Commercial and put your maintenance expertise to work supporting an industry-leading operation dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellence.

Pay Details: $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.