Skyline Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance Mechanic / Field Service Technician

Skyline Maintenance & Repair — Chicago, IL

About Us

Skyline Maintenance & Repair is a premier Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) emergency service company based in Chicago, Illinois. We specialize in servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modernizing suspended access systems used on high-rise buildings throughout the Chicagoland area.

Our work involves highly specialized equipment ranging from legacy systems over 60 years old to newly engineered modern BMUs. Every machine is custom-built to the structure it serves, making this an exciting opportunity for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy problem-solving and hands-on work.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, dependable, and mechanically skilled Maintenance Mechanic / Field Service Technician. This position involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on high-rise suspended access equipment.

This is a hands-on field position requiring strong troubleshooting skills, comfort working at heights, and the ability to think independently in challenging environments.

No two days are the same in this industry.

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Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair BMU equipment and suspended access systems
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical failures
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and emergency service calls
• Repair motors, gearboxes, traction hoists, and hydraulic power units
• Assist with equipment modernization and installations
• Perform MIG and stick welding and basic fabrication 
• Complete daily service reports and documentation
• Safely perform rooftop work, structural climbing, and rigging operations
• Operate shop equipment and maintain tools/service vehicles
• Work independently and with a team in fast-paced environments

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Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Electrical troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience with PLCs and VFDs preferred
• Hydraulic repair experience preferred
• Welding and fabrication skills a plus
• Ability to read schematics and diagrams
• Comfortable working at heights
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

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Ideal Candidate

• Self-motivated and dependable
• Strong problem solver
• Mechanically inclined
• Comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions
• Able to adapt to unique equipment and jobsite conditions
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Hands-on specialized training
• Opportunity to work on unique, high-profile equipment throughout Chicago
• Long-term career growth in a highly specialized industry
• STARTING pay between $35-$40

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Schedule

• Full-time 
• On-call emergency response required
• Monday–Friday with overtime opportunities