Argonne
Energy & UtilitiesDirect Workday career site

Maintenance Mechanic

Pay
$45 – $46 per hour
Location
Lemont, IL USA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
5+ years
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • industrial maintenance
  • steam systems
  • boiler maintenance
  • compressed air systems
  • plumbing systems
  • electrical systems up to 480 volts

Also useful

  • predictive maintenance
  • PC skills

About Argonne

Argonne is in search of a Utilities Maintenance Mechanic who under general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, performs preventative maintenance, operational functions and repairs to building systems, utilities and industrial machinery in strict accordance with established safety practices procedures.

Knowledge of major systems listed below: Steam systems Boiler or Combined Heat and Power Plant maintenance Compressed air systems Plumbing systems / underground piping Electrical systems up to and including 480 volts, emergency generators, and UPS equipment Steam driven mechanical equipment Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements Minimum two years of technical school training or equivalent in an industrial maintenance program and three years of professional industrial maintenance experience in two or more of the above categories, or Minimum five years of professional experience in industrial maintenance with expertise in two or more of the above categories.

Experience in predictive maintenance processes and methodologies is desired Good knowledge and use of a PC are required Ability to work in a team environment Good skills in oral and written communications May need weekend and shift work to support operational needs. Employees are responsible for maintaining an acceptable attendance record. This is a union position.

The hourly wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and Argonne. As a Maintenance Mechanic II the rate is $37.05, as a Maintenance Mechanic I the rate is $45.37 per hour. Knowledge and experience will determine if a candidate will be placed as a level I or a level II.

Job Family Union Job Profile Maintenance Mechanic I Worker Type Regular Time Type Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $45.37-$45.57. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.

The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!

Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A.

You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.

Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

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From Argonne's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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What is the salary for the Maintenance Mechanic role at Argonne?

The Maintenance Mechanic posting at Argonne states compensation of $45 – $46 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Argonne's official career site.

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This Maintenance Mechanic position at Argonne is located in Lemont, IL USA (On-site). Always check Argonne's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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