62 skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in Illinois, on employers' own career pages, from 29 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Carvana, Ameren, Air National Guard Units and Department of the Air Force, with 16 of the 62. 69 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $64,980 to $71,688, with a median of $66,456. The places with the most are Peoria, IL (7); Chicago, IL (5); Elmendorf AFB, AK (5). A typical posting has been open 25 days.
Illinois requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through USAJOBS (45%), Workday (38%), Greenhouse (12%), SmartRecruiters (3%).
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U.S. Army Reserve Command, Department of the Army
Fort Sheridan, IL · Posted Oct 19
Electronics Mechanic
$70,221 to $81,848 a year14% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy
Great Lakes, IL · Posted Oct 14
Maintenance Worker (Equipment Repairer)
$46,800 to $48,755 a year28% below the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 14
Plumbing Worker Supervisor (Plumbing Worker Foreman)
$84,198 to $98,259 a year37% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army
Milan, IL · Posted Oct 14
SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)
$53,560 to $77,875 a yearNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S.
Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy
Great Lakes, IL · Posted Oct 13
Golf Automotive Mechanic
$48,610 to $48,610 a year27% below the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain golf course equipment and vehicles.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Brussels, IL · Posted Oct 13
Maintenance Mechanic
$67,621 to $78,998 a year10% above the median listed hereNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge in Brussels, Illinois.
Skilled trades and maintenance jobs by place in Illinois
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 7 |
| Chicago, IL | 5 |
| Elmendorf AFB, AK | 5 |
| University Park, IL | 5 |
| Aurora, IL | 3 |
| Naperville, IL | 3 |
| North Riverside, IL | 3 |
| Springfield, IL | 3 |
| Willowbrook, IL | 3 |
| Belleville, IL | 2 |
| Bloomington, IL | 2 |
| Carol Stream, IL | 2 |
| Des Plaines, IL | 2 |
| Fort Sheridan, IL | 2 |
| Great Lakes, IL | 2 |
and 20 more places with fewer jobs.
Who is hiring skilled trades and maintenance in Illinois
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Carvana | 7 |
| Ameren | 5 |
| Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force | 4 |
| Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army | 4 |
| CarMax | 4 |
| Greystar | 4 |
| Carrier | 3 |
| AbbVie | 2 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in Illinois?
62 on Oct 19, 2026, from 29 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Illinois are most skilled trades and maintenance jobs?
Peoria, IL (7); Chicago, IL (5); Elmendorf AFB, AK (5).
Do skilled trades and maintenance jobs in Illinois pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $66,456; across the US it is $73,934. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does Illinois require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2025-01-01). Source: IDOL.
How much do skilled trades and maintenance jobs in Illinois pay?
69 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $66,456 and the middle half runs from $64,980 to $71,688. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. Illinois requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring skilled trades and maintenance in Illinois?
The employers with the most openings are Carvana (7), Ameren (5), Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force (4). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 25 days, and 33 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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