Senior Maintenance Worker (Physical Plant)

Champaign County

Champaign County

Urbana, IL, USA

Posted on Apr 23, 2026
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Senior Maintenance Worker (Physical Plant)

5.0 out of 5 stars
Urbana, IL

Job details

Pay

  • $21.52 - $29.52 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance

Full job description

    JobID: 3646
    Position Type:
    Champaign County/Maintenance Worker (Physical Plant)
    Date Posted:
    4/22/2026
    Location:
    202 Art Bartell (Maintenance Shop)
    Date Available:
    As Soon As Possible
    Closing Date:
    Until Filled

    Job Title    : Senior Maintenance Worker (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
    Department: Physical Plant
    Reports To: Maintenance Manager

    Summary
    Performs routine, extensive and responsible preventative maintenance and repair procedures on County buildings, mechanical equipment, and utility systems.
    Primary Responsibilities
    Include but not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned.
    • Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment.
      • Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed maintenance workers.
    • Completes daily weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
    • May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
    • Installs electrical wiring and equipment, new electrical services, wiring during remodeling projects, replaces, and repairs wiring as needed.
    • Operates steam boilers and air conditioning units in season and makes repairs as needed.
    • Performs preventative maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis.
      • Inspects belts.
      • Checks fluid levels.
      • Replaces filters,
      • Greases bearings, seals, etc.
      • Repairs or replaces broken parts.
    • Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems.
    • Performs electrical lock and control panel repairs to maintain building safety.
    • May assist with the implementation of fire safety procedures, conducts fire drills, verifies that smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are operational.
    • Performs outside custodian duties such as snow removal, rake leaves, and plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
    • Sprays lawns, trees, and shrubs with fertilizers and insecticides.
    • May cut lawn using hand, power, or riding mower, trim and edges around walks, flower beds, walls, etc.
    • Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
    Qualifications
    • (Required) High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3-5 years of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair -OR- an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required) Valid driver's license.
    • (Required) Valid driver's license.
    • (Preferred) Additional courses and/or experience in pneumatic controls, energy management programming, locksmithing for electrical security locks.
    Compensation
    • Pay Range: $21.52 - $29.52 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
    • Champaign County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, and employer contributions to a defined-benefit retirement plan. Benefit details can be found on the Champaign County Jobs page.
    How To Apply
    • Submit an application online by visiting the Champaign County Open Positions page.

    Applicants should note this is a Bargaining Unit position under the Agreement set by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union contract.

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