Maintenance Technician II
TSI · Auburn, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $53k–$63k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at TSI (industrial) in Auburn, IL. HVAC, boiler operator, or other related maintenance certifications preferred.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Base pay
- $53k–$63k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $92k–$107k. This one lists $53k–$63k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 122 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 131 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 39% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 4+)
Typical $81k–$110k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- PLC 40%
- Welding 31%
- Root cause 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at TSI
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This plant: TSI in Auburn
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer I · Manufacturing
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Education
- ✓High School Diploma or GED, is required.
- ✓Associate degree, vocational or technical education, equivalent apprenticeship, or Journeyman certification is preferred.
- ✓Additional training in HVAC systems, boiler maintenance, facilities maintenance, or hazardous waste management and disposal are preferred.
Experience
- ✓Minimum of 2+ years of related facilities, maintenance, building operations, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance experience required.
- ✓Experience performing preventative maintenance and general repair of building systems, HVAC equipment, pluming, and electrical systems preferred.
- ✓Experience operating forklifts, powered lifts, and other maintenance equipment preferred.
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Who Are We?
Nestled in the heartland, DICKEY-john is at the center of the agricultural marketplace. With more than 60 years of helping farmers produce higher yields to feed the world, DICKEY-john is proud of our heritage and our contributions. As a part of the TSI Incorporated family, DICKEY-john employees also provide support for TSI solutions. TSI’s vision to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment is seen and experienced at all facilities, including our Auburn, Illinois DICKEY-john facility.
Maintenance Technician II at DICKEY-john
Under minimal supervision, perform building and grounds maintenance services and repairs in multiple skilled areas, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, minor electrical repairs and installations, and routine HVAC maintenance.
What Will You Do?
- •Maintain building equipment, systems, environment and grounds by identifying problem areas and taking appropriate steps to replace or repair parts or make recommendations to supervisor concerning need for repairs.
- •Perform minor plumbing tasks, replace fixtures and worn parts, clear clogged drains and solder broken or replaced pipes.
- •Perform electrical wiring to install pumps and motors, replace fixtures, replace light bulbs and fuses and service ESD electrostatic grounding system in assembly areas.
- •Patch or replace plaster or plaster board, paint walls, ceilings and trim.
- •Assist janitorial service as required in sweeping, mopping and vacuuming. Clean up spills, remove spots or stains, address general facility cleanliness and orderliness as needed.
- •Set up and take down tables and chairs for special events. Set up and maintain work tables, benches, shelves and other furnishings. Move office furniture, file cabinets, fixtures, etc. during relocations. Place and remove material to and from off-site storage facility using company van or rental vehicles.
- •Maintain building exterior. Mow lawns, trim shrubbery, clean snow and debris from sidewalks, clean grounds, replace or upgrade landscaping.
- •Ability to understand and complete assignments using the basic principles of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronics.
- •Use hand tools, power tools and machine tools to fabricate or repair parts and equipment.
- •Install, adjust or move mechanical equipment and perform minor troubleshooting as needed.
- •Perform preventive maintenance services on HVAC equipment, including filter changes.
- •Operate a forklift and a powered lift for various facility applications and repairs.
- •Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- •Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
Licenses/Certifications
- •Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
- •Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.
- •HVAC, boiler operator, or other related maintenance certifications preferred.
Knowledge
- •Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- •Ability to write routine reports, complete maintenance documentation, and communicate effectively with employees, contractors, and vendors.
- •Working knowledge of basic mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
- •Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and machine tools safely and effectively.
- •Ability to troubleshoot and solve practical maintenance and facility-related problems using sound judgment and established procedures.
- •Ability to interpret and follow written, oral, diagrammatic, and scheduled instructions.
- •Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritize work, and meet designated deadlines.
- •Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- •Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, and measurements.
- •Ability to read, understand, and maintain records, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
- •Ability to operate forklifts, powered lifts, and company vehicles safely and effectively.
- •Strong attention to safety and commitment to following company safety policies and reporting unsafe conditions.
- •Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond effectively to maintenance emergencies and facility needs.
Ability to use
- •Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and internet-based programs.
- •Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), order management systems, and other job-related software applications.
- •Standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, telephones, and postage equipment.
- •Hand tools, power tools, machine tools, and diagnostic equipment used in facility maintenance.
- •Forklifts, powered lift equipment, ladders, lawn tractors, snow blowers, and powered landscaping equipment. Company vehicles, vans, and other authorized motorized equipment as required.
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