Maintenance Tech I

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform comprehensive facility and equipment maintenance at the Milwaukee-area location. The role requires proactive troubleshooting, CMMS documentation, and adherence to safety standards. Expect on-call coverage and some weekend hours.

You will work with measures of a 40-hour week, primarily M-F with additional on-call duties as needed to keep hospital operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 4+ years of experience in equipment maintenance.
• Basic computer skills including CMMS and building automation systems; good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance following codes and standards and documents in CMMS.
• Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots mechanical equipment (motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, boilers, fans, etc.) with minimal guidance.
• Maintains and repairs patient care equipment (beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc.).
• Troubleshoots mechanical/electrical systems (HVAC, water systems, medical gas, etc.) with minimal guidance.
• Performs general maintenance tasks (grounds, carpentry, painting, snow removal).
• Responds to emergencies (leaks, floods, power outages, equipment failures) and communicates status to requesters.
• Reads blueprints and manuals to complete assignments.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Building automation system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

11917 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Facilities

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

M-F 1st shift with some weekend and on call coverage.

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

Major Responsibilities

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintains, repairs, and conducts complex troubleshooting on mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. with very minimal to no assistance/guidance and both within and outside normal operating procedures.
• Maintains, repairs, and conducts complex troubleshooting on patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments
• Maintains, repairs, and conduct complex troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems such as pneumatic tube, HVAC, refrigerators/freezers, ice machines, commercial kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, piped medical gas systems, specialized water systems etc. with very minimal to no assistance/guidance and both within and outside normal operating procedures.
• Performs other routine to complex general maintenance functions in the areas of grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.
• Manage response and repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc.
• Respond to building occupant requests in a timely and professional manner. Performs zone maintenance rounding. Keeps requesters apprised of the status of corrective actions and service requests.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and performs equipment safety checks.
• Inspects and repairs fire doors, hardware, firewalls and smoke partitions.
• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Certification and/or additional training in a skill/trade/equipment/system that is applicable to the job needs and the specific location.
• Driver's license required.

Education Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required

• 4 or more Years of Experience in equipment maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic computer skills such as CMMS, building automation system, Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions.
• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road/weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.