Maintenance Tech I

Advocate Health; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on hospital equipment and building systems, documenting work in the CMMS and following established codes.

The role covers mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and patient care equipment with guidance, plus routine grounds, carpentry and snow removal tasks. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel within facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensure: Driver's License required.
• Less than 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance.
• Basic computer skills with CMMS and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility and equipment maintenance per codes; document in CMMS.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment (motors, pumps, doors, boilers, etc.).
• Maintain patient care equipment (beds, wheelchairs, carts).
• Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems with guidance.
• Handle routine grounds, carpentry, painting, and snow removal tasks.
• Respond to emergencies (leaks, floods, power outages) as directed.
• Respond to building occupants' requests; update status of requests.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Inspect and repair fire doors, hardware, smoke partitions.
• Read blueprints and manuals to complete tasks.

Skills

CMMS

Building automation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's License

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs facility and equipment maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Documents through use of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Basic level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers, controls, etc. within defined operating procedures and with guidance/assistance.
• Basic level of skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair patient care equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, carts, tables, etc. where not maintained by other departments
• Basic level of skill to maintains, troubleshoot and repair 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. within defined operating procedures and with guidance/assistance.
• Performs other routine to minimally complex general maintenance functions in the area’s grounds maintenance, carpentry, painting, and snow removal.
• Respond and make repairs associated with emergencies such as leaks, floods, water outages, fires, power outages, equipment failures, etc. as directed
• 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:

• Driver's License required.

Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required:

• Less than 2 years’ 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.