Aggreko South Africa Holdings (Proprietary) Ltd
Planned Maintenance Technician
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$50,000 – $60,000 / year
Location:
Lemont, IL, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
8 August 2026
What they need
Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Planned Maintenance Technician, in
Chicago (Lemont), IL
Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end.
We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.
What you’ll do:
You’ll be based out of our Chicago (Lemont), IL service center
and can expect to work in the field with local travel daily in your company vehicle
You’ll have an opportunity to work overtime and weekends, and there is a potential for travel
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of power generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, Chillers, HVAC equipment and/or oil free air compressors
Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and on customer locations, and handle the repairs
You will either be out on your own or teamed up with another technician(s) to set up and operate equipment at the shop and on customer sites
You are:
- High School diploma/GED
- 2+ years of experience working on diesel power/natural gas generators and/or commercial HVAC equipment, chillers, performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs
- Experience with calculating nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, along with reading and knowing schematic
- Based on the customer requirements, you may be required to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 75 lbs.
Here's what you'll get:
- Full-time with potential for overtime and/or weekends
- Pay Range $25 to $30 an hour
- Annual bonus program
- No premium cost medical plan option available
- Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, on diesel, gas, compressed air, electrical, controls, oil free air compressors, HVAC, microgrid & storage and more
- Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement available, safety-focused culture working on brand new technology
Other essential job requirements
- Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations (if needed) and be on standby for work outside of regularly scheduled shifts
- Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time; and be able to walk over uneven terrain with functional balance that does not require any special assistive devices
- Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that will permit work to be safely performed from ground / floor level to full overhead level
- Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items, functional hand-eye coordination, and functionally grip with adequate strength to safely hold tools and stair railing or ladders
- Must be able to safely meet the physical demands outlined in the Essential Physical Capacities Assessment and pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment, which includes being able to lift (60 lbs), push/pull (80 lbs), carry (60 lbs), climb stairs and ladders as well as a combination of climbing while carrying objects (15 lbs), stoop, kneel and squat
Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.
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Equal employment opportunity
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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