Technical Services Manager Jobs in Illinois
Technical Services Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in manufacturing, industrial automation, enterprise technology, and utilities sectors, covering everything from entry-level service coordinator roles to senior director-level positions. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Motorola Solutions maintain deep technical services operations across the state. The most sought-after specializations in Illinois include field service management, IT infrastructure support, and industrial equipment services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
THE TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER/FACILITY MANAGER: provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results and exceed the guest experience.
What we are looking for!
- You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted hospitality scene
- You can communicate with the team members and guests in a way that inspires FUN!
- You like immediate gratification! Nothing better than making someone's experience better or inspiring your team to play at a higher level
- You have never met a goal you can't beat
- You can handle 100K days while walking five miles a shift & working an average of 50-hour work weeks
- The ability to oversee all aspects of the business - from the most minor details to the big picture
Requirements:
- 21+ years of age
- 3+ years of relevant experience in building maintenance; knowledge of bowling/pinsetters is a plus!
- Ability to move lane maintenance equipment (approximately 250 lbs.), climb ladders, and possess the strength required to repair, clean, and maintain the facility machines and equipment
- Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience
- True leadership capabilities
- Not afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, regarding all job responsibilities
- Typical work week: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, weekends and evenings as needed, and on call for emergencies during business hours
What will you be doing daily?
- Developing and leading a team of 3-6 hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
- Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all facility equipment
- Performing all scheduled and maintenance duties and responding to trouble calls
- Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive guest experiences and providing hands-on training to technicians
PERKS!
- Competitive salary
- Quarterly bonus program
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)
- 401K matching plan
- FREE food
- FREE gameplay
- Large leadership team = multiple managers per shift
- FUN work environment
- Grow your career!
- Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunities
Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Range:
64543We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.
Job Description:
THE TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER/FACILITY MANAGER: provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results and exceed the guest experience.
What we are looking for!
- You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted hospitality scene
- You can communicate with the team members and guests in a way that inspires FUN!
- You like immediate gratification! Nothing better than making someone's experience better or inspiring your team to play at a higher level
- You have never met a goal you can't beat
- You can handle 100K days while walking five miles a shift & working an average of 50-hour work weeks
- The ability to oversee all aspects of the business - from the most minor details to the big picture
Requirements:
- 21+ years of age
- 3+ years of relevant experience in building maintenance; knowledge of bowling/pinsetters is a plus!
- Ability to move lane maintenance equipment (approximately 250 lbs.), climb ladders, and possess the strength required to repair, clean, and maintain the facility machines and equipment
- Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience
- True leadership capabilities
- Not afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, regarding all job responsibilities
- Typical work week: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, weekends and evenings as needed, and on call for emergencies during business hours
What will you be doing daily?
- Developing and leading a team of 3-6 hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
- Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all facility equipment
- Performing all scheduled and maintenance duties and responding to trouble calls
- Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive guest experiences and providing hands-on training to technicians
PERKS!
- Competitive salary
- Quarterly bonus program
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)
- 401K matching plan
- FREE food
- FREE gameplay
- Large leadership team = multiple managers per shift
- FUN work environment
- Grow your career!
- Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunities
Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Range:
64543We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.
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Technical Services Manager Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical services manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years of progressively responsible technical services or field service experience
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional technical teams of five or more people
- Proficiency with service management platforms such as Salesforce Service Cloud or ServiceNow
- Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks or lean manufacturing principles preferred by Illinois employers
- Ability to travel within Illinois and the Midwest region to support client sites as needed
Technical Services Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical services manager in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline combined with several years of hands-on technical or field service experience before moving into management. Illinois does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but candidates targeting industrial or utility sectors often strengthen their profile with credentials like a Professional Engineer registration through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or relevant vendor certifications from manufacturers like Caterpillar or Cisco.
How much do technical services managers make in Illinois?
Technical services managers in Illinois earn a median of about $171,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,350 for the lowest 10% to over $273,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical services managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring technical services managers in Illinois right now include ENFRA, EY, and Vantive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of manufacturing headquarters, health technology firms, and large enterprise IT operations means openings appear regularly across both the Chicago metro and downstate industrial corridors.
Which Illinois cities have the most technical services manager jobs?
Westmont, Chicago, and Paris lead Illinois for technical services manager openings. Chicago drives the largest share through its headquarters-heavy corporate base, enterprise technology firms, and major hospital systems, while Peoria's strength in heavy equipment manufacturing anchors Caterpillar-connected demand, and Rockford's industrial and aerospace suppliers generate consistent openings for technical services leaders outside the main metro.
Are there remote technical services manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're relatively limited given that technical services roles frequently require on-site presence to oversee equipment, client installations, or field teams. About 25% of technical services manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in software support, IT service delivery, or vendor management functions where direct hands-on oversight is less critical.
How can I get hired as a technical services manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a technical individual contributor role such as field service technician, IT support specialist, or applications engineer at a large Illinois employer. Caterpillar's early career rotational programs in Peoria and Abbott's technical operations associate tracks in the northern suburbs are examples of structured pipelines that develop future service managers. Earning a relevant vendor certification or beginning a Professional Engineer registration application through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation signals management readiness to hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to technical services manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to technical services manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location preference, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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