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Argonne

Maintenance Mechanic

Lemont, IL USA

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Argonne is in search of a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic I. Under general supervision of a Building Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Mechanic I performs maintenance, operational functions and repairs to building and utility electrical and mechanical systems and structures (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing).

  • Executes all work, as they apply to work performed by self or by personnel under supervision, in compliance with environmental safety health and quality (ESHQ) and security reponsibilites established by Argonne National Laboratory's ESHQ policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules and safe practices.
  • Employees are responsible for maintaining an acceptable attendance record.
  • This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activites, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

The primary focus of this position is Industrial/Commercial HVAC/Refrigeration repair.

5+ years of required knowledge and experience in the disassembly, replacement, or repair of 2 or more of the following systems:

  • Experience with Industrial/Commercial HVAC
  • Building/structures
  • Utilities
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical systems
  • Maintain acceptable attendance record
  • Ability to model Argonne's core values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Education requirement:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two years of technical school training and 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of preventive maintenance and repair.

This is a union position. The hourly wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and Argonne. As a Maintenance Mechanic I the rate is $45.37 per hour.

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Maintenance Mechanic I

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $45.37-$45.57.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!

As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

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