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Maintenance Technician

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
Ottawa, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026

Are you an individual who is motivated to continue to learn new mechanical skills about various equipment such as dive equipment?

We are hiring a Maintenance Technician who will assist in the maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in inspection, certification, and repair of generators, small engines, hydraulic tools, lines and power units in accordance with ADC regulations.
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment to include oil changes, painting, taping, cleaning, disinfecting, and pressure washing.
  • Assist in the maintenance of all equipment in accordance with applicable regulatory, manufacturer requirements, and IMCA guidance
  • Manage organization of critical diver life support maintenance and repair on diving systems, hoses, umbilical, and diver worn equipment
  • Weekly inventory checks
  • DOT record keeping and compliance checks
  • Loading and unloading trucks, boat, and trailers
  • Filling of compressed air tanks
  • Assist with the mobilization and demobilization of all diving spreads
  • Assist in oxygen cleaning ensuring only parts and material specifications are oxygen compatible
  • Ability to travel 20-30% of the time

Qualifications:

  • High school degree or higher
  • 2 years’ experience in maintenance trades, mechanics, or fabricating
  • Class A CDL license preferred, not necessary.
  • Knowledgeable of basic electronics and hydraulics, small engines, trailers, and boats
  • Ability to operate and hold a CMV license
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, on computers and other electronic devices (i.e. iPhones, iPads, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, highly organized, and creative
  • Superior time management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length, deliver on deadlines

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-orientated culture.

Why choose us?

  • We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
  • Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
  • Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
  • We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.

Compensation:

  • IL Pay Range: starts within $21.19 to $28.00 per hour based on experience
  • We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennan’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.

Salary : $21 - $28

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