Field Service Manager Jobs in Illinois

Field Service Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in manufacturing, industrial equipment, utilities, and building technologies sectors and openings at every level from entry-level service coordinator to senior operations leader. Chicago and its surrounding suburbs anchor most of the hiring, but Rockford and Peoria also maintain consistent openings tied to heavy equipment and industrial production. Well-established Illinois employers like Caterpillar, Siemens, and Grainger regularly hire field service managers, with the most in-demand specialties in HVAC systems, electrical and power equipment, and industrial automation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles154+
Top employerMotion
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring66
Work type61% On-site
Top industryDistribution

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Carrier
Service Field Supervisor, Chicago, IL Metro
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Carrier
New 9h ago
Service Field Supervisor, Chicago, IL Metro
Carrier
Lisle, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Equipment Depot
Field Service Technician
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Equipment Depot
New 23h ago
Field Service Technician
Equipment Depot
Grayslake, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$28.2 - $47/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Stryker
Associate Field Service Technician - Northwest Chicago - Transport
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Stryker
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Associate Field Service Technician - Northwest Chicago - Transport
Stryker
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$27 - $37.05/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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DC Group
Field Service Engineer - IL
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DC Group
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Field Service Engineer - IL
DC Group
Chicago, Illinois
Solutions Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$70k - $110k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
201-500

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Linamar
Field Service Representative
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Linamar
Added 1d ago
Field Service Representative
Linamar
West Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
10,000+

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Field Service Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
45 jobs
Marion
4 jobs
Minooka
4 jobs
Rockford
4 jobs
Elgin
3 jobs
Schaumburg
3 jobs
Bensenville
3 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
Elk Grove Village
3 jobs

Field Service Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Motion
Motion4 open roles
Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors4 open roles
Shermco Industries
Shermco Industries4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Medical Devices

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in field service manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field required
  • Minimum five years of field service or technical operations experience
  • Proven experience managing field technicians or service teams across multiple sites
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, industrial equipment, or building automation systems
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Illinois service territory
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and field service management software

Field Service Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a field service manager in Illinois?

Most field service manager roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a technical discipline alongside several years of hands-on field service experience. Illinois does not issue a state license specifically for field service managers, but roles in HVAC and electrical systems often expect candidates to hold or supervise staff with Illinois EPA Section 608 certification or an Illinois electrical contractor license. Employers typically promote from senior technician or service coordinator roles.

How much do field service managers make in Illinois?

Field service managers in Illinois earn a median of about $83,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,740 for the lowest 10% to over $129,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire field service managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring field service managers in Illinois right now include Motion, Clean Harbors, and Shermco Industries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of manufacturing headquarters and industrial facilities, particularly in the Chicago metro and along the I-39 corridor, keeps demand from large equipment and technology service companies consistently high.

Which Illinois cities have the most field service manager jobs?

Chicago, Illinois, and Marion have the most field service manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, hospitals, and commercial facilities requiring managed service operations, while Rockford and Peoria draw openings from heavy equipment manufacturers and industrial service providers that anchor those regional economies.

Are there remote field service manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Field service managers typically oversee technicians in the field and conduct site visits, making full remote work uncommon for the role. About 39% of field service manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions usually involve scheduling, reporting, or account management responsibilities rather than direct on-site service oversight.

How can I get hired as a field service manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a field service technician or service coordinator with an Illinois-based industrial or equipment company, then building toward a supervisory role. Caterpillar's technical career programs and Siemens' apprenticeship pathways in the Chicago metro area offer structured routes into field operations. Earning an associate-level credential in electrical technology or HVAC from an Illinois community college and gaining Illinois EPA Section 608 certification strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.

Where can I find and apply to field service manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to field service manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across manufacturing, utilities, HVAC, and building technologies. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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