in Illinois.
Maintenance technician, mechanic, millwright & controls roles across Illinois — real openings, updated daily.
Illinois has 40 open industrial maintenance roles in our index right now, including roles at Advanced Technology Services, RR Donnelley, Bosch Group, HelloFresh and Smiths Group, — hands-on maintenance technician, mechanic, and millwright work around Bellwood, Chicago, St Charles and East Peoria. Roles like these typically pay $22–$63/hr, and many listings show a pay range up front so you can compare before you apply.
Maintenance Jobs in Illinois
40 roles · updated daily
Industrial Maintenance Technician II Night Shift

Industrial Maintenance Specialist
Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Worker
Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift
Operations & Maintenance Tech I
HVAC Specialist (Water Source Heat Pumps/Geothermal)
Maintenance Support Technician (Manufacturing and Operations - Testing)
Industrial Maintenance Tech-Northgate Location
Where the Illinois maintenance jobs are
Companies hiring maintenance techs in Illinois
What maintenance pays in Illinois
BLS OES, May 2025 puts the median maintenance technician wage in Illinois at $27.27/hr ($56,720/yr), with the middle half earning $21.15–$33.02/hr — ranked #9 of 50 states and 14% above the U.S. median.
Illinois maintenance jobs — FAQ
How much do industrial maintenance technicians earn in Illinois?
Listings here run about $22–$63/hr. That's based on current Illinois listings; skilled trades like millwrights, PLC/controls, and electrical maintenance sit at the top of the range, and shift differentials and overtime push pay higher.
Which companies hire maintenance techs in Illinois?
Recent employers in our Illinois index include Advanced Technology Services, RR Donnelley, Bosch Group, HelloFresh and Smiths Group. New roles are added as employers post them — check back or set an alert.
What certifications do Illinois maintenance employers look for?
Illinois employers most often want Electrical, Welding, Instrumentation and PLC. Welding/AWS, electrical/journeyman, and PLC/controls credentials tend to unlock the highest pay.
Where are the maintenance jobs in Illinois?
Openings cluster around Bellwood, Chicago, St Charles and East Peoria and other industrial hubs across Illinois, from food and beverage plants to steel, paper, automotive, and chemical facilities.
How do I apply for maintenance jobs in Illinois?
Every listing links straight to the employer's application. Filter by shift, certification, employment type, and minimum pay, then apply — no account required.
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Industrial Maintenance Jobs in Illinois
Industrial Maintenance Specialist
Industrial Maintenance Specialist
Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift
HVAC Specialist (Water Source Heat Pumps/Geothermal)
Industrial Maintenance Specialist (Regional Travel)
Industrial Maintenance Technician Senior (Regional Travel)
Field Service Maintenance Technician (Regional Travel)
Maintenance Mechanic 3
Maintenance Mechanic III - KR
Maintenance Mechanic Lead (BCS)
Maintenance Technician II
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician Senior
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Industrial Maintenance Technician Senior
Industrial Maintenance Technician II Night Shift
Maintenance Mechanic 2
Maintenance Mechanic 2 - 1st Shift
