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Mechanical Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Job in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, 62523, USA
Listing for: PAE Government Services Inc.
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mechanical Maintenance Technician I Apprentice

Responsibilities

  • Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs facility mechanical systems; pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC equipment, blowers, and fans.
  • Perform welding and fabrication, including building custom fixtures, fabricating brackets, and fabricating maintenance parts or one off parts.
  • Performs maintenance on various welders as needed.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs commercial doors, including those made by Rytek, Door Man, Mega Door, Dyna Co Doors, and similar manufacturers.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs heat exchange equipment.
  • Performs basic pipe fitting repairs.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs basic electrical issues.
  • Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventive maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.
  • Assists in the movement of machines/fixtures, materials, and equipment as required.
  • Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
  • Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
  • Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
  • Safely performs functions of the position following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
  • Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
  • Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
  • Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 0-1 years of experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment or combination of education.
  • Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associates degree or technical certification in industrial mechanical, HVAC, Electrical or related Facility Maintenance discipline.
  • Welding certification.
  • Experience with building mechanical equipment operation, diagnostics and repairs.
  • Experience performing preventive maintenance on facility related equipment.
  • Experience performing pump repair, pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, and millwright related work.
  • Experience welding using MIG, TIG, and arc welders.
  • Experience maintaining basic plumbing needs.
  • Experience with basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Experience working in a CMMS environment.
Other Attributes
  • Must be willing to work overtime when required.
  • May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Hiring Hourly Range

$16.00 - $22.00 (hourly/salary rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Benefits
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Paid vacation: 2 weeks during year 1; 3 weeks during years 1 through 5; 4 weeks during years 5 through 9.99; 5 weeks after year 10
  • Company paid short term disability
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k):
    Amentum matches a percentage of compensation up to 6% of your pay that you contribute
  • 10 Paid Flexible Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Other voluntary benefits offered:
    Supplemental Health Insurance, Identity Protection, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Program, Employee Purchase Program, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Stock Purchase Plan
Benefits Overview
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax‑saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Compensation Details

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin,…

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