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Building Maintenance Technician I

Building Maintenance Technician I
Issue Date:                  September 10, 2026
Closing Date:               Open Until Filled
Hours:                          M-F 7AM-3:30PM
Hourly Salary:             $25.70
Reports To:                  Building Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status:                 Non-Exempt

Summary:
The DuPage Airport Authority is hiring one (1) full-time Building Maintenance Technician. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and alteration of hangars and other buildings maintained by the Authority.

Essential Duties:

  • Perform general painting, carpentry, and plumbing tasks.
  • Maintain heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) systems.
  • Maintain and repair hangar doors and electric gates.
  • Troubleshoot, replace, and/or repair parts on a wide variety of electrical equipment.
  • Detect, replace, and/or repair defective building and airfield lighting fixtures.
  • Maintain and repair plumbing systems.
  • Operate snow removal equipment and clear sidewalks during all snow events as required.

Work Environment:
This position is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Other exposures include moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in this environment can be loud.

Desirable Experience:

  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Prior facilities maintenance background.

Applicant Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License, submit to drug an alcohol testing and a fingerprint based criminal history record check. 

Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, and sick days.

How to Apply:
Complete Application / Submit Resume Below

Questions Concerning This Position:
Dan Barna
Director of Operations and Facilities
DuPage Airport Authority
2700 International Drive, Suite 200
West Chicago, IL 60185
630-208-6184 – Office


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It is the policy of the DuPage Airport Authority to provide all persons equal employment opportunities. This policy prohibits discrimination because of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental impairments, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions. We welcome you as an applicant for employment.

All information contained in or connected with this application will be considered personal and confidential and used only in conjunction with your possible employment by the DuPage Airport Authority. Please furnish us with COMPLETE information as outlined in this application. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. You are encouraged to submit a resume or any other additional information, which you believe relates to your qualifications for the position(s) for which you are applying.

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Certification & Agreement

I hereby certify that the facts set forth in the above employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified statements or omission of facts on this application shall be considered sufficient cause for termination of employment or cancellation of application.

I understand and agree that the DuPage Airport Authority is hereby authorized to thoroughly investigate my character, employment record, references, education, and other matters related to my suitability for employment. I further understand that an offer of employment may be contingent on a background check, which shall only be conducted with my written authorization. I understand that I may request a reasonable accommodation if needed, due to disability, in order to participate in the overall application process.

This application is current for 3 months from the date it was submitted. At the conclusion of this time, if I have not heard from the DuPage Airport Authority and still wish to be considered for employment, it will be necessary to complete a new application.

I understand the filing of this application or participation in an interview in no way constitutes an employment contract with the DuPage Airport Authority. I acknowledge the right of the DuPage Airport Authority to make changes in policy and benefits where not specified or covered by contract without notice.

I understand that any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screen and/or physical exam. Should I become employed, I agree to conform to all rules and regulations of the DuPage Airport Authority. I understand that I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and the DuPage Airport Authority retains the same right.

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