Facility Technician Jobs in Illinois
Facility Technician jobs in Illinois are concentrated in manufacturing, healthcare systems, commercial real estate, and higher education, with demand running from entry-level maintenance roles to senior facilities management positions. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria are the largest hiring hubs, where employers like Advocate Health Care, Abbott Laboratories, and Cushman & Wakefield maintain substantial facilities operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties are HVAC systems, preventive maintenance, and building automation controls. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.
Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!
Join a trusted agricultural team where your work as a Truck Facility Technician directly supports local growers, strengthens our operation, and contributes to the success of the facility.This job is primarily responsible for working at a facility that loads and unloads trucks. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.
In this job, you will:
Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility.
- Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
- Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
- Perform duties to transfer, load and move grain to appropriate location.
- Perform duties required to maintain grain quality while being stored and/or transferred.
- Perform duties associated with the weighing of trucks and grading of grain (where applicable).
- Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
- Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
- Operate, run, monitor and shut down dryer as required (where applicable).
- Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs (where applicable).
- Operate a variety of heavy equipment, where applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:
Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
Required – None.
Preferred - 1 years’ experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
- Ability to complete documentation requirements
- Ability to follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
- Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
- Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
Here’s additional information you need to know:
Physical Demands & Requirements
The physical demands and requirements frequencies of this job may vary depending on the specific location and operational needs as well as other factors.
- Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
- Ability to (frequently) climb stairs and climb ladders (and work at) to significant heights.
- Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
- Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples. (at some facilities)
- Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing
- particular odors, using nose.
- Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
- Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
- Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location.
- Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
- Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
- Ability to pass all required testing under FRA and DOT for this position (where applicable).
- Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
- Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around (deep/swift) water (where applicable,
- required at Convent, LA location).
- Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
- Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
- Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
- Ability to walk safely on top of railcars, open gates, operate vibrators etc., where applicable.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
- Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products (where applicable).
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
- Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.
- Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify
- problems with grain.
Ability to open silo bin doors and rail car hoppers (Convent, LA location only).
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.
Travel, 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities . This may include off-site training and/or work at alternate locations.
The expected base pay range for this role is:
$17.00 - $17.00Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at CGB? Apply today!
CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries.
This posting may use automated systems to help distribute listings to job seekers based on relevance (e.g., search terms, location, engagement). Hiring decisions are made by CGB personnel. Questions? Contact Recruiting@cgb.com
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Facility Technician Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walmart21

- JEM Wellness Brands3

- Cresco Labs2

- Clean Harbors2

- CGB Enterprises2

Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facility technician jobs across Illinois.
- High school diploma or GED plus vocational or technical training in a relevant trade
- Hands-on experience maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical building systems
- EPA Section 608 certification for roles involving refrigerants and HVAC equipment
- Ability to read blueprints, technical schematics, and building management system outputs
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management software such as Maximo or ServiceChannel
- Valid Illinois driver's license for facilities roles requiring travel between multiple sites
Facility Technician Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a facility technician in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect a high school diploma or GED combined with a vocational certificate or associate degree in HVAC, electrical technology, or industrial maintenance from a community college such as Triton, Oakton, or Heartland. Illinois does not issue a single state license for the broad facility technician title, but specific trades within the role, including electrical work and elevator maintenance, require Illinois-issued licenses from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. EPA Section 608 certification is a near-universal requirement for roles that involve refrigerants.
Which companies hire facility technicians in Illinois?
Illinois facility technician roles are posted by Walmart, JEM Wellness Brands, and Cresco Labs and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense mix of corporate headquarters, hospital networks, and large industrial campuses keeps demand for facility technicians steady across both the Chicago metro and downstate markets.
Which Illinois cities have the most facility technician jobs?
Rockford, Montgomery, and Niles are the Illinois cities with the most facility technician openings. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of commercial high-rises, hospital systems, and corporate campuses, while Rockford's manufacturing base and Peoria's heavy industrial and healthcare sectors drive consistent demand outside the metro.
Are there remote facility technician jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Facility technician work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical buildings, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 0% of facility technician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve facilities coordination, vendor scheduling, or work-order management rather than direct mechanical or electrical maintenance.
How can I get hired as a facility technician in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic starting point is a maintenance helper or porter role at a commercial property management company or hospital, where on-the-job training is built into the position. Large Illinois employers like Advocate Health Care and Rush University Medical Center routinely hire facility assistants with no prior trades experience and train them alongside journeyman technicians. Completing a certificate program at an Illinois community college strengthens any application, and earning EPA Section 608 certification before applying signals serious intent to hiring managers even without years of experience.
Where can I find and apply to facility technician jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to facility technician jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your skills and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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