How much does a General Maintenance Worker I make in Arlington Heights, IL? The average General Maintenance Worker I salary in Arlington Heights, IL is $51,625 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $44,666 and $60,321. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

General Maintenance Worker I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile General Maintenance Worker I Salary $38,331 Arlington Heights,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile General Maintenance Worker I Salary $44,666 Arlington Heights,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile General Maintenance Worker I Salary $51,625 Arlington Heights,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile General Maintenance Worker I Salary $60,321 Arlington Heights,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile General Maintenance Worker I Salary $68,239 Arlington Heights,IL April 24, 2024
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What skills does a General Maintenance Worker I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.

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Hydraulics: Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.

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Installation: The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.

Troubleshooting 4.8%
Hydraulics 3.56%
Installation 2.03%
Others 89.61%

Job Description for General Maintenance Worker I

General Maintenance Worker I maintains, services, and conducts minor repairs on buildings and equipment. Performs a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, or plastering. Being a General Maintenance Worker I assists maintenance engineers and other workers with their tasks. Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures. Additionally, General Maintenance Worker I may require a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The General Maintenance Worker I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for General Maintenance Worker I in Arlington Heights, IL
  • The Salvation Army - 924 N Christiana Ave [Maintenance Technician] As a Maintenance Worker at The Salvation Army, you'll: Complete tenant work orders. Clea...
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  • C&W Services - Full time [Maintenance Mechanic] As a General Maintenance Technician at C&W Services, you'll: Perform general maintenance tasks such as repa...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Description. SALARY. $52.00. POSITION SUMMARY. Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Trillium Construction is seeking Electrical maintenance workers in Chicagoland, Illinois starting ASAP. The maintenance worker will be responsible for work...
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  • Overview. Responsible for. performing essential upkeep tasks throughout the campus. In this position, you will be responsible for a wide variety of activit...
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For General Maintenance Worker I, the upper level is General Maintenance Worker II and then progresses to General Maintenance Supervisor.

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General Maintenance Worker I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of General Maintenance Worker I, the highest General Maintenance Worker I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the General Maintenance Worker I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest General Maintenance Worker I salary is in Miami, FL, where the General Maintenance Worker I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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