ACARA Jobs
Facility Technician
Apply- ID: 558986
- Posted: 4/9/2026
- Location: Lake Forest, IL
- Category: LI - Manufacturing
- Job Type: Temporary
- Duration: 6 - 9 Months
Description
Job Title: Facility Technician
Location: Lake Forest, IL.
Employment Type: Temp (7 Months)
Industry: Distribution
Compensation: $35.00/ Hour
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week (Monday - Friday Noon to 8:30 PM)
About the Opportunity:
- Ensure safe, efficient, and economical operation of the plant and facility systems
- Maintain all assigned machinery and equipment in good working condition
- Support building operations and infrastructure reliability
- Prioritize the safety of employees, students, and visitors
- Contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
- Support continuous improvement of engineering practices and procedures.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
- People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
- Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
- Operations & Maintenance
- Operate and maintain equipment such as:
- Chillers (centrifugal and screw type)
- Cooling towers
- Air handling units (AHUs)
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Building automation systems (pneumatic & DDC)
- Electrical distribution systems
- Plumbing and piping systems
- Pumps, compressors, generators, and HVAC units
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues
- Work Orders & Reporting
- Complete assigned work orders
- Update progress and completion in the automated work order system
- Compliance & Safety
- Follow operational procedures and safety standards
- Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance
- Support safety training and awareness
- Coordination & Execution
- Carry out management instructions related to building operations
- Collaborate with engineering staff on maintenance and improvements
- Continuous Improvement & Learning
- Attend training programs and seminars
- Identify and implement energy conservation measures
- Participate in reviewing and improving engineering procedures.
Job Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of experience managing facilities
- 2+ years of experience in ordering supplies, work order management systems, Word, and Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets).
What Sets You Apart:
- Prefer a working knowledge, hands-on experience or someone who wants to learn the maintenance, operation and repair of steam boilers, electricity and electrical distribution systems, plumbing and piping systems, internal combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, generators, ice machines, air-conditioning units, chillers (centrifugal and screw type), cooling towers, air handling units, variable frequency drives, and building automation systems (pneumatic and direct digital control).
- Prefer a working knowledge of an automated work order system.
- Prefer a working knowledge of Building Automation Systems, Siemens, and Johnson Controls.
- Learn how to read and work off blueprints and schematics.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
- Able to drive company-owned vehicles without restrictions.
After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.
The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.