Maintenance Technician

At Horizon Hobby, we inspire dreams and help build memories! Our company is the leader in the global Radio Control industry, celebrating 40 years in 2025! We offer tremendous opportunities for growth and development and a full array of benefits including discounts on our products! We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Technician!

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Champaign, Illinois location. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

Typical pay for this position is $30 an hour. The final offer for this position will be based on the unique experience and qualifications of the candidate selected. This position may also be eligible for a bonus not included in the base pay range.

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our facilities and equipment. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to troubleshoot a variety of mechanical, electrical, and building systems.

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance records
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Assist with installation of new equipment or facility upgrades
• Coordinate with vendors or contractors when needed
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or similar role
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and work orders
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Technical certification or trade school training
• OSHA or safety-related certifications
• Prior experience in Distribution environments

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to lift up to 70lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions

• HSA and FSA options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Internal Rewards
• Discounts on Products
• Additional Coverage such as accident, critical, hospital and pet insurance.

Horizon Hobby is a progressive, innovative company and, as such, is constantly reevaluating and reinventing the processes and procedures associated with each job. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time. In addition, employees may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of Horizon.

Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected and appreciated.

Horizon Hobby, LLC is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.