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Maintenance Technician

Camping World · Island Lake, IL · $22.55–$53.48 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a flat-rate job. How do you stay productive without cutting corners?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn well on flat rate while still doing work that passes inspection.

Tell me about a repair you could not figure out at first. How did you solve it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay persistent and use manuals, coworkers and testing when the answer is not obvious.

Camping World will pay for certification. What skills or certifications would you want to work toward?

What they are checking: Whether they are motivated to grow their skills, like RVIA certification, over time.

How do you keep your work area safe and clean during a busy day?

What they are checking: Whether they keep safety habits even under time pressure, since the posting lists it as a duty.

What would you do

You find a second problem while repairing the one on the work order. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they document and report it for approval instead of skipping it or doing unapproved work.

About the work

A customer says their RV furnace will not light. Walk me through how you would diagnose it.

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot step by step through propane, power, sail switch and igniter instead of guessing.

How do you diagnose a 12-volt problem where some lights and the water pump stop working?

What they are checking: Whether they understand RV DC systems, batteries, fuses and converters, which cause many service calls.

Walk me through how you would find a water leak in an RV.

What they are checking: Whether they can trace plumbing and roof leaks methodically, since water damage gets worse fast.

What generator problems have you worked on, and how did you diagnose them?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on generator skills, which the posting calls out directly.

Why is it important to track every part and material you use on a repair?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that untracked parts mean lost money and inaccurate billing for the customer.

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The full job description

As published by Camping World.

Camping World is seeking a Service Technician (Flat–Rate) for our growing team. We are ideally looking for someone with advanced diagnostic and repair skills for Recreational Vehicle (RV) coach systems, generators and coach body repairs. Someone who is passionate about fixing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and maintenance problems would be ideal. A successful Recreational Vehicle (RV) Technician will have strong attention to detail, be self-motivated and well-versed in all maintenance and repairs. Camping World will pay to certify individuals not already certified. If you have experience in Any or all of these following fields ...we want to talk to you: Plumbing-Carpentry-HVAC-Electrical-Mechanical-RV Service. What You’ll Do: • Provide and document complete diagnostic test and repair or replacement services to customers • Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry and appliance maintenance • Track all parts and materials used in repairs or replacements • Keep supervisor appraised of work progress • Ensure that the final work product meets quality standards and is inspected by supervisor or designee • Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and coworkers What You'll Need to Have for the Role: • Certification from college or technical school in trade field (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Maintenance, etc.) is certainly helpful but, we also consider applicable work experience • Minimum of 1-year service technician experience or related fields preferred • RVIA certification helpful but not required RVIA certification helpful but not required • Potential exposure to heights and hazards related to working with electrical and welding equipment • Possible exposure to environmental conditions including heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust and wetness • Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, crawling and bending • Must furnish own hand/shop tools • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and/or move up to 50 lbs. with assistive devices • Valid driver's license preferred • May lift up to 25 lbs and/or move up to 50 lbs. with assistive devices • Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, crawling, and bending • Exposure to heights and hazards related to working with electrical and welding equipment • Environmental conditions include heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust and wetness General Compensation Disclosure The pay range for this role considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Camping World, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the factors stated. A reasonable estimate of the current range is listed below. General Compensation Disclosure The pay range for this role considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Camping World, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the factors stated. A reasonable estimate of the current range is listed below. Pay Range: $22.55-$53.48 Hourly In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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