Maintenance Technician
Location: Chicago, IL • Starting pay: $27.00/hour (higher based on experience and qualifications)
About the role
Liquid Environmental Solutions (LES) is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Operator to join our Chicago team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working with industrial equipment, solving mechanical problems, and taking pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient facility. This role is maintenance-focused, with responsibilities that include equipment maintenance, industrial housekeeping, preventative maintenance, and supporting plant operations when needed.
Responsibilities
- Operate and perform basic maintenance on Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps
- Set up, prime, and operate electric trash pumps
- Work with industrial valves, piping systems, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Perform preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe industrial facility through housekeeping and equipment cleaning
- Read and follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Support plant operators and assist with plant operations as needed
- Troubleshoot basic pneumatic, hydraulic, and industrial pumping equipment
- Promote a safe work environment by following all company safety policies and procedures
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps, including operation and basic maintenance
- Strong working knowledge of electric trash pumps, including setup, priming, and operation
- Experience working with industrial valves, piping systems, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to industrial housekeeping, equipment cleanliness, and facility upkeep
- Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Willingness to learn plant operations and support operators when needed
- Ability to safely lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to work extended shifts of up to 12 hours when required
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Wheel loader certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Experience troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, and industrial pumping equipment
- Experience troubleshooting boilers or hot oil heaters
- Previous experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, wastewater, chemical processing, or heavy industrial operations
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (including lunch)
- Must arrive approximately 15 minutes before the start of the shift to be ready to begin work at 7:00 AM
- Rotating Saturdays as needed
- Occasional extended shifts up to 12 hours
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-Provided Safety Equipment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
About the company
At LES, you'll do more than maintain equipment—you'll help keep an essential environmental operation running safely and efficiently. This position offers the opportunity to expand your mechanical skills, learn plant operations, and build a long-term career with an industry leader that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.